There were no marks of violence on his body nor was there any sign of the Pathan, who had certainly not left the lodging house by the staircase to the hall.
But then the first floor of the low building is not very far from the ground.
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Quenella could never remember afterwards what she had said to the guests who had arrived and had been presented to her by Captain Anderson.
Naini Tal, she had learnt, had a reputation for luxurious living, the sweetmeats that were served before dinner were certainly delicious and their guests seemed to enjoy the wine.
She had dressed as if in a dream, letting her maid choose the gown that she should wear and the jewels that were fastened round her neck and arranged in her hair.
She could only stare blindly into the mirror, seeing not her own face but
