The Circular Staircase
“There was no reason on earth why Mrs. Watson should not have carried a blanket down the east wing staircase, if she so desired. But to take a blanket down at eleven o'clock at night, with every precaution as to noise, and, when discovered, to fling it at Halsey and bolt-- Halsey's word, and a good one--into the grounds,--this made the incident more than significant. They moved slowly across the lawn and up the steps. Halsey was talking quietly, and Mrs. Watson was looking down and listen...ing. She was a woman of a certain amount of dignity, most efficient, so far as I could see, although Liddy would have found fault if she dared. But just now Mrs. Watson's face was an enigma. She was defiant, I think, under her mask of submission, and she still showed the effect of nervous shock. "Mrs. Watson," I said severely, "will you be so good as to explain this rather unusual occurrence?" "I don't think it so unusual, Miss Innes." Her voice was deep and very clear: just now it was somewhat tremulous.MoreLess
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