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 containing the news in Mrs. Vernon’s room.…They had had to [sic]administer an injection that afternoon…and they thought she was…sleeping.”…

“Morbleu! Yes, yes!—a supreme effort, my friend!”

“Directly Ho-Pin heard of Vernon’s death, he knew that his hold…on Mrs. Vernon…was lost.…He…and Mahâra…and…Mr. King…drove straight to…Gillingham…Street…to…arrange.…Ah!…she rushed like a mad woman into the street, a moment before…they arrived. A cab was passing, and”…

“I know this! I know this! What happened at Palace Mansions?”

The Greek’s voice grew fainter.

“Mr. King followed…her…upstairs. Too late;…but whilst Leroux was in…Cumberly’s flat…leaving door open…Mr. King went…in…Mahâra…was watching…gave signal…whistle…of someone’s approach. It was thought…Mr. King…had secured all the message…Mrs. Vernon…was…writing.…Mr. King opened the door of…the lift-shaft…lift not working…climbed down that way…and out by door on…ground floor…when Mr.…the Member of Parliament…went upstairs.”…