He held his passions in complete subjugation.

If he was consumed by jealousy, his conduct did not betray it.

Not a word did he utter as the girl linked her arm in Beard's, and, with a flash of gratitude at the coroner, left the office.
"Did you bring me down to witness this ?" Ward turned toward Britz.
"Yes," acknowledged the detective.
"Why ?" demanded the banker.
"Because I wanted to ascertain whether I was justified in eliminating Mr.Beard as the possible assassin of his employer." "And have you eliminated him ?" "I have." "Because of what occurred just now ?" inquired Ward.
"Because of what did NOT occur," Britz informed him.
"I don't understand." Ward looked his amazement.
"You'll understand to-morrow," said the detective.

"You may go, Mr.
Ward," he added.

"Your sister undoubtedly has been arraigned in court by now and probably is at the Tombs.