She informed him that he could not see Mrs.Bensusan, as that good lady was in bed with a cold.
"I don't want to see your mistress, my girl," said Lucian quickly, to stop Rhoda from shutting the door in his face, which she seemed disposed to do.

"I desire to speak with you." "About that there murder ?" asked Rhoda sharply.

Then in reply to the nod of Lucian she continued: "I told you all I knew about it when you called before.

I don't know nothing more." "Can you tell me the name of the dark man you saw in the yard ?" "No, I can't.

I know nothing about him." "Did you ever hear Mr.Wrent mention his name ?" "No, sir.