He folded his arms on the table and leaned across.
The interruption which came was startling in its unexpectedness.
There was some sort of road here, of which he knew
nothing, and the car was moving along this. The man with the candle was feeling the
panelling.
Red and white tongues of flame were leaping from
each window.
Why I am included in the invitation, I dont
know.
They went back to the dining - hall and Havelock
ordered up a quart of rare champagne.
The only relation, he said; and now you will
understand just why you have been threatened. Down, down, down it went, into the
deep, still pool in which the moon was reflected. There is no doubt at all that that
paper was either some deed of gift or a will.
Why I am included in the invitation, I dont
know.
If Id only killed him that night I found what theyd
done! I cant see that you have given me more trouble than other people, he went on
lamely.
Whatever happened, Stalletti should not
escape.
I have told you that a tomb had been prepared for
Lord Selford.
I certainly do not, cried Mr Havelock with
energy.
And then another huge form came up, and the second
of the monstrous beings appeared.
The matter is still a tangle to me, he said. He
calls himself Italian, but hes of Greek origin; Ive established that
fact.
The information that doesnt come out at inquests
would fill Miss Lansdowns library, said Sneed. It was written in green ink, and he
had two specks of green ink on the tip of his finger. The more information I get on
this subject, the more obscure the whole affair seems to be!
A very handsome sum was offered to me, and I gladly
accepted the post and responsibility.