I bid you good-day, sir, and will send Peter to call you when breakfast is ready." I closed the crack of the door as he came forth into the hall, having no desire to be caught listening.

My own position was more unpleasant and hazardous than ever.

Whatever reason the lieutenant might have for holding me prisoner I was convinced he possessed no knowledge as to my real identity.

The probability was that after an interview I would be released.

But Grant would recognize me instantly, and he proposed searching the house, room by room, seeking this man Eric.