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It was not until Sydney was reached, however, and Skinner safely lodged in jail, that the detective's Story was told. The prisoner had exhibited an entirely different demeanour after the appearance of Seymour. He evidently regretted the admission he had made to Bruce, and in reply to any questions put to him by the detectives, expressed himself as personally ignorant of anything connected with the events which had transpired.
"We shall have to secure Mrs Dalbert," said Seymour.