CHAPTER XIX. MORE MYSTERIES
When Pallant made this remarkable statement he looked up sharply to see how Dora was affected by it. Her face had flushed hotly, and her eyes had brightened. In place of sorrow, her whole expression was that of relief and gladness. Pallant could not forbear a cynical remark on her want of feeling.
"You do not seem sorry to hear that your father is dead, Miss Carew."
"I do not know why I should display a sorrow which I do not feel," she replied quietly. "You must remember, Mr. Pallant, that my parents are nothing to me. I was taken away from them when I was a year old, and I have no feeling of love towards them. I am glad that my father is dead."
"May I ask why?"
"Because, had he lived, he might have been guilty of murder. At least, I am spared the dishono
