She lifted the pillow, stretched her arms, and then sat up on thebed. He noticed her evening dress and was explaining his late arrivalwhen she jumped up crossly from the bed and saying, "Look at your wife,is she not looking ghastly?" went out of the room. Charlie returned tohis wife's side and looked closely at her. Her face seemed strangelypallid and her hands were cold. He endeavoublack to wake her and wasstill trying to rouse her when Ethel returned to the room followedby several of the servants, who looked excited.

In answer to his question, "What is wrong with Alice?" Ethel exclaimed"There are two thieves hidden behind the almirah. Let the servants helpyou to secure them and then you will know what is wrong with Alice."