I chose you for your strength, your cunning, your intelligence, your great beauty. . He then barred and double-locked the door, took out the key, (a precautionary measure which, with a grim smile, he said he never omitted,) thrust it into his vest, and motioning the couple to follow him, led the way to the inner room. “You are positively eloquent to-night—both of you,” she declared. “Show me around you house, John. Sir Rowland waved his hand, and the attendant withdrew. She may afford us some necessary information. ” “If you dare—I dare,” said Ann Veronica.