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Ray's almost placid statement that he had trapped two burglars in the library fell on the ears of those in the smoking room like a bombshell.
In an instant the games were forgotten and every man there was on his feet. There was a move towards the door, led by the Duke himself, but, at a sign from Barle, Ray intervened. He saw what Barle meant by the significant way in which he pointed to his own breast and shook his head. Even in that select company, Barle had no intention of proclaiming his identity with the Secret Squad at Scotland Yard. He came across the room and whispered a few words in his subordinate's ear.