CHAPTER X

THE CLOSING OF A DOOR (_Friday, November 12_; 9.30 _a. m._) As Heath spoke Sproot passed down the hall and opened the front door, admitting Doctor Von Blon. “Good morning, Sproot,” we heard him say in his habitually pleasant voice. “Anything new?” “No, sir, I think not.” The reply was expressionless. “The District Attorney and the police are here.—Let me take your coat, sir.” Von Blon glanced into the drawing-room, and, on seeing us, halted and bowed. Then he caught sight of Doctor Doremus, whom he…