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When Miss Warry, with the air of an accomplished actress, pronounced those strange words--'He assuredly was afraid of the Death's Head'--an eloquent silence followed. What she meant no one knew; the coroner least of all.
But Dericka started and looked up suddenly as a memory crossed her mind. Sir Hannibal, who sat beside her, had been looking down while Miss Warry gave her evidence, but, while not starting as his daughter had done, he raised his eyes slowly and directed a long, piercing glance at the governess.