It was you who told me first that the cottage was occupied. I should have waited for the morning, but I could not sleep for excitement, and so at last I slipped out, knowing how difficult it is to awake you. But you saw me go, and that was the beginn...
My God! he cried. What can be the meaning of this? I will tell you the meaning of it, cried the lady, sweeping into the room with a proud, set face. You have forced me, against my own judgment, to tell you, and now we must both make the best of it. M...
The cottage is still tenanted [it said]. Have seen the face again at the window. Will meet the seven-oclock train and will take no steps until you arrive. He was waiting on the platform when we stepped out, and we could see in the light of the statio...
I am afraid that this is a bad business, Watson, said my companion as he returned after accompanying Mr. Grant Munro to the door. What do you make of it? It had an ugly sound, I answered. Yes. Theres blackmail in it, or I am much mistaken. And who is...
I am sorry that I broke my promise, Jack, said she, but if you knew all the circumstances I am sure that you would forgive me. Tell me everything, then, said I. I cannot, Jack, I cannot, she cried. Until you tell me who it is that has been living in...
