And at the worst he can provide an alibi." "I am not so sure of that," said Random anxiously.

"I went to London certainly, but I did not go to any place where I am known.

However," he added cheerfully, "I daresay I'll be able to defend myself.

Still, the fact remains that we are no nearer to learning who killed Bolton than we were." "I am sending Cockatoo to Pierside to-morrow to stop at the Sailor's Rest for a time," said Braddock quickly.

"He will watch Hervey, and if there is anything suspicious about his movements, we shall soon know." "And I turn amateur detective to-morrow and question Widow Anne," said Hope, after which remark he had to explain matters to Braddock, who had been out of the room when Mrs.Bolton's strange request had been discussed.
Meanwhile Donna Inez had been whispering to her lover and pointing to the mummy.