CHAPTER XXXVIII

The Thermometer It was Mr. Howett! Mr. Howett, who was using the door that the Green Archer had used, who could find his way into the very heart of the castle, despite all Abel Bellamy's precautions. Julius drew a long sigh, and returned to his bedroom, took out the forged cheque and burnt it in the fireplace. He saw a more profitable and less dangerous course. Howett was a rich man, and Howett would pay! Then at his leisure he took his keys and unlocked the little door--it fastened with a spring catch--and went sl…