mischief to his wife's uncle for his own ends; and he was equally
convinced that Jenny, while conscious enough that her husband could
not be trusted and meant evil, as yet hardly guessed the full extent
of his infernal purpose.

Had she known that Giuseppe and Robert Redmayne were actually
working together to destroy Albert Redmayne, Brendon believed that
she would tell him. But he guessed that she knew nothing definite,
while suspecting much. She had shown the most acute concern at his
own danger, and more than once implored Mark to do nothing but look
after his own safety until Peter Ganns was back again. Meantime the
rift between her spouse and herself appeared to grow. She was
tearful and anxious, yet still chose to be vague, though she did
admit that she thought she had glimpsed Robert Redmayne again, one
evening. But Brendon did not press her again to confide in him,
though Doria showed no sort of jealousy. He often left them together
for hours and exhibited to the detective a very amiable attitude.
He, too, on more than one occasion confessed that matrimony was a
state overvaunted.

"Praise married life by all means, Signor Marco," he said,
"but--keep single. Peace, my friend, is the highest happiness, and
the rarest."

The days passed and presently, without any warning, Albert Redmayne
and the American suddenly reappeared. They arrived at Menaggio after
noon.

Mr. Redmayne was in the highest spirits and delighted to be home
again. He knew nothing about Peter's operations and cared less. His