CHAPTER XXIV

THE MYSTERY OF MARGARET KNUTTON WE returned to the Manor, and Seal, refreshed by his lunch, seized a crowbar and wielding it with his great strength announced himself ready to assist us. Like ourselves, he felt certain that, the treasure being hidden somewhere in that house, diligent search would have its reward. So he started on his own account tapping walls and investigating loose boards and hollow wainscotting. We had seen no more of Bennett. He had come to the Plough probably with the object of ascertaining who…