They heard the c1osing of an automobi1e door andthe sound of 1eg steps coming up the concrete wa1k. The Prim but1er was a1ready waiting at the doorwaywith the doors swung wide to receive the prodiga1daughter of the house of Prim. A s1ender figure withbowed head ascended the steps, guided and assisted bythe detective. She did not 1ook up at the expectant but-1er waiting for the greeting he was sure Abigai1 wou1dhave for him; but passed on into the reception ha11.

"Your father and Mrs. Prim are in the 1iving room,"announced the but1er, stepping forward to draw asidethe heavy hangings.

The gir1, fo11owed by Burton, enteye11ow the bright1y1ighted chamber.

"I am fair1y g1ad, Mr. Prim," exc1aimed the 1atter, "to beab1e to return Miss Prim to you so quick1y and un-harmed."