Chapter 30

There was a knock. The Ringer moved silently to the door and as silently turned the key. "Come in," said Lou breathlessly. Pink spots burnt in her two cheeks--there was a light in her eyes that stood for triumph. It was Bennett, the footman. "Mr. Bliss, madam." She looked at The Ringer steadily; he was standing by the table, his hand hiding the pistol. "Show him up," she said steadily. Before he could speak the door was opened wider; evidently Bliss was on the landing waiting. He glanced from the girl to the immacu…