She did not fear being
arrested, especially as her arch-enemy, the detective, was
confined to bed, so she had time to make her plans. Maraquito
particularly wished to revenge herself on Mallow and Juliet.
She still loved the young man as much as ever, despite his
contemptuous rejection of her suit. But she blamed Juliet
Saxon for the hardening of his heart, and it was on the girl
that she determined to revenge herself. At first she intended
to call at the "Shrine of the Muses," but thinking she would
meet with opposition from Mrs. Octagon, likely to prevent the
realization of her malignant wishes, she changed her mind. It
was no use visiting Mallow, as with him she could do nothing.
Therefore she resolved to write to Lord Caranby and arrange a
meeting with Juliet at his rooms in the Avon Hotel. Then,
when in the presence of the girl, she hoped to revenge herself
in a way likely to cause Mallow exquisite pain.
Thus it happened that Lord Caranby, who was very ill and
confined to his rooms, received a letter from Maraquito,
asking him to invite Miss Saxon to a meeting with the writer.
"I see that the game is up," wrote the artful Maraquito, "and
I am willing to put things straight. I know much which will
be of service in clearing up matters, as I was a partner with
Hale and Clancy in the coining. I do not mind admitting this,
as I am not afraid of the police arresting me. I can look
after myself, and I am quite sure that you will not betray me
when I call at your rooms.
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