Most carefully did he read the newspapers, but nothing appeared in their columns to alarm him; merely an occasional perfunctory paragraph about the Cornwall murder.

The favourite adjective in the journalistic etymological garden was culled for the heading, and it was described as an amazing case.

Charles felt that the definition was correct enough.

Early developments were faithfully promised--by the newspaper.
Charles understood very well what was meant by that.

It was hoped he would provide the development by falling into the hands of the police.