olmes and I looked at each other in astonishment. "What did you do?" asked Holmes. "I jumped out of bed and looked around me replied Miss Stoner. "But it was dark and I couldn't see anything. At daylight, I went to the station and caught a train to London. I knew I had to see you, Mr Holmes. You are the only man who can help me. But I can only help you if you tell me everything," said Holmes. "you have not told me everything, Miss Stoner. at do you mean?" asked Miss Stoner, in surprise Holmes did not answer. He took hold of Miss Stoner's arm and pushed back her sleeve. I saw five red marks on her arm. They were the marks of four fingers and a thumb. Somebody had held Miss Stoner's arm tightly. Miss "Your stepfather has hurt you badly,' said Holmes. Stoner's face became red. r Roylott is a very strong man," she said. "He doesn't know how strong he is.' knew he was Holmes stared into the fire without speaking. I e thinking hard said at last. "But we must "I need some more information,' he move quickly. I want to go to Stoke Moran today and about the bedrooms there. But your stepfather must not know Dr Roy lott has important business in London today," said my visit. Miss Stoner. "He'll be away from home all day. me, Watson "Excellent!' cried Holmes. Will you come with "Of course I replied. at Stoke Moran early this "Then, Miss Stoner, we'll arrive afternoon