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Burles was heavy with fatigue and want of sleep, for he had come direct from Paris to Scotland Yard. But, at the same time, he did not look like a man who is displeased with himself. A telegram had just been passed over to him from the office of his chief. He almost staggered into the road, and called a cab, which he directed to proceed as far as 14, Vernon-terrace.
"Your visit is quite superfluous," Lady Altamont said. "There is no element of mystery about the case at all. Sir Charles committed suicide last night. I must go to Paris for the inquest. The thing has, of course, come as a great blow to me, as you can understand."