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By-and-by Lady Laurisdale returned slowly to the house. She was debating a good many questions with herself. She had made a discovery, but was considering whether or not she was justified in keeping it to herself. She knew the missing orchid was unique, for Sairson had boasted to her about it at luncheon. He had also stated that he got it cheap. But Sairson had been struck down in that mysterious manner at the very moment that he was breaking a sprig off the orchid. Then in broad daylight, with plenty of people and servants about the house, the orchid had vanished. It was a clue of sorts, and it fascinated Lady Laurisdale to the exclusion of all other matters.
"You won't think it unkind if we run away now!" she said to Mrs.