The idea is a good one." "Well, we'll try," said Lucian, with a sigh.

"But I do hope, Diana, that this case will end soon.

Every week there is some fresh development in a new direction, and I am getting quite bewildered over it." "It will end with the capture of Wrent, the assassin." "I hope so; and God grant Wrent does not prove to be your father!" "There is no fear of that," said Diana gravely.

"My father is insane more or less, but he is not a murderer.

I am quite content to risk the trap suggested by that woman." Lucian did not at once adopt the plan to net Wrent--whosoever he might be--invented by Lydia, and approved of by Diana.