"It is for that end I am working, Miss Herndon," returned Yardley. "When the secret is run to earth, take my word for it, his lordship's fate will be revealed. As yet we are far from the track of the murderer, for there is no proof against the man in Newgate, it is all against Lord Davanant himself; and even if we could produce him at this minute, he would not stand cleared, for, remember, it is to him the World's Finger points as the guilty man. Whatever the secret is, be sure he would not acknowledge it, and our duty then is to clear him in spite of himself." "Perhaps you are right," said Leah, sinking back with a regretful sigh. "I should like to spare him a disclosure which, it seems, he dreads so much, but after all, what is anything compared to saving his life?" "Quite right, Miss Herndon," acquiesced Yardley, and then without further comment he went back to the point under discussion. We are pleased to present this easier-to-read, specially formatted Classic Mystery Story for your Reading Pleasure Be sure to look for more great stories at www.RileysBookshelf.com