I shall pacify
Jennings and get him to drop the case. Then we will marry and
take a tour round the world so as to forget these unpleasant
matters."
"Yes, that is best," said Juliet, and the two walked towards
the door.
They should have been completely happy now that all
misunderstandings were cleared up, but each wore a gloomy
expression. Apparently the shadow of Miss Loach's death still
clouded the sunshine of their lives.
CHAPTER XVIII
THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS
Jennings was at breakfast in his rooms, considering what he
should do next in connection with the case. As yet he had not
heard from Cuthbert with regard to the interview with Juliet.
The detective waited upstairs in Le Beau's sitting-room for
the conclusion of the meeting, but when Mallow never appeared
he went down. Then he learned from Peggy, who was in the
office, that the lovers had been gone for some time "I thought
you knew," said Miss Garthorne.
"No," replied Jennings, "I did not know," and then, since he
had no further reason to remain, he took his departure also,
wondering why Mallow had not come to report the matter.
That same evening he sought out Mallow, but was unable to find
him at his accustomed haunts. More perplexed than ever,
Jennings, leaving a note at Mallow's rooms, had returned to
his own. He could make no new move until he heard from
Mallow, and the young man did not appear inclined to give any
assistance.
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