I'll tell you what I found there in a minute. But, briefly,
beyond learning that the story of the invalid Lady Coverly was a myth,
I discovered nothing likely to help the inquiry. I seriously debated
the idea of putting Dr. Damar Greefe under arrest; but finally I
determined to watch him for a time without showing my hand. I had the
good fortune to meet him this morning here at the Abbey Inn! Also, I
saw your mysterious lady visitor! Lastly, I got into conversation with
the man, Hawkins, who was accompanied by your friend, the mute!
"Leaving this dangerous pair, I made a rush for the Bell House,
thinking I saw my opportunity to examine it unmolested. I was too
late, though. One of my assistants warned me of the Eurasian's return
just as I was about to enter.
"I watched the house all day. But it was not until some time after
dusk that the Eurasian came out. He went to Friar's Park--and I
followed him!"
"What! You were there to-night!"
"I was! I dogged Dr. Damar Greefe, determined to learn the nature of
the business which brought him to Friar's Park at such an hour. I may
add that it was only by the merest accident or good luck that I
fathomed it after all. I had no idea into what part of the building he
had gone, but, knowing that he was somewhere inside, I watched from
the shrubbery. In fact, I was still in the grounds when _you_
arrived!"
"Then it was you I saw on the tower!"
"Oh, no, it was not! I had thoroughly examined the tower on my
previous visit, and what I found there had puzzled me badly.
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