Chapter 6

Return from Opera.--Esther Piqued at Alice's Conduct.--Search for Oswald and Alice.--Finding of Hat and Handkerchief.--Harassed by Reporters and Detectives.--Sleuths Employed by Sir Donald.--An Optimist Turned Nemesis.--Esther's Clouded Vision.--Sir Donald's Bluff.--The Conspirators Quit London.--Sir Donald and Esther Leave for Paris.