Burned my clergyman's outfit in the kitchen range before any one was up; best to leave no clues lying around." He, too, had come to talk plans, and quickly Mr.Pyecroft settled them.

This was a dangerous place for him, with Judge Harvey coming and going; but to stay here was a safer risk than to venture forth until the hue and cry of the police had quieted.

It was a dangerous place also for his dear sister Angelica, but if on the plea of indisposition she would stay in this dusky room and would keep her disfigured face hidden when any member of the household chanced to come in (they would all understand, and sympathize with, her painful diffidence), why, there was an excellent chance of her pulling through without discovery.

It was obvious that they dared not keep out Jack and Mary, and perhaps Judge Harvey, should these be inspired to make friendly calls.

To forbid their visits would arouse suspicion.