The twilight came stealing into the room in which Mrs. Snarle and Daisy were sitting. supper table remained untouched. The food on the Neither of them had spoken for the last half hour; the twilight grew denser and denser, and the shadows on their faces deepened. Daisy had told her mother all--the search of the officers for the necklace, her visit to the Tombs, and Mortimer's protestation of innocence. Mrs. Snarle never doubted it for a moment; but she saw how strong their evidence might be against him. "God only knows how it will end, Daisy." "As God wills it, mother!" As these words were said, a shadow fell across the entry, and a pair of arms was thrown tenderly around Daisy's neck. "Mortimer !" XV. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES. A Picture-The Lawyer's Note-Mr. Hardwill once moreThe Scene at the Law Office-Mr. Flint Hors du Combat -Face to Face. "MORTIMER!" That was all Daisy said. The candles were lighted, the dim, sad twilight driven out of the room, and a happy trio sat around the supper table. Mrs. Snarle smoothed her silk apron complacently; Daisy's eyes and smiles were full of silent happiness; and Mortimer, in watching the variations of her face, all so charming, forgot the misfortunes which had so recently threatened him. Daisy gave Mortimer an account of the unknown's strange visit; and, inexplicable to himself, Morti |