Foreword
PART I
CHAPTER I
Entrance to a Cul-de-sac
CHAPTER II
The House of the Sacred Flame
CHAPTER III
Death of an Ecstatic Spinster
CHAPTER IV
The Yard
CHAPTER V
A Priest and Two Acolytes
CHAPTER VI
Mrs. Candour and Mr. Ogden
CHAPTER VII
Janey and Maurice
CHAPTER VIII
The Temperament of M. de Ravigne
CHAPTER IX
Miss Wade
CHAPTER X
A Piece of Paper and a Bottle
CHAPTER XI
Contents of a Desk, a Safe, and a Bookcase
CHAPTER XII
Alleyn Takes Stock
PART II
CHAPTER XIII
Nannie
CHAPTER XIV
Nigel Takes Stock
CHAPTER XV
Father Garnette Explores the Contents of a Mare’s Nest
CHAPTER XVI
Mr. Ogden Puts His Trust in Policemen
CHAPTER XVII
Mr. Ogden Grows Less Trustful
CHAPTER XVIII
Contribution from Miss Wade
CHAPTER XIX
Alleyn Looks for a Flat
CHAPTER XX
Fools Step In
CHAPTER XXI
Janey Breaks a Promise
CHAPTER XXII
Sidelight on Mrs. Candour
CHAPTER XXIII
Mr. Ogden at Home
CHAPTER XXIV
Maurice Speaks
CHAPTER XXV
Alleyn Snuffs the Flame
