Sax Rohmer

Name: Bat Wing — Chapter XX
Author: Sax Rohmer

Bat Wing — Chapter XX (1921)

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“Bat Wing — Chapter XX”, published in 1921, is a work by Sax Rohmer. It explores elements such as Aylesbury, Beverley and Knox.

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Sax Rohmer, Bat Wing — Chapter XX (1921)

“ We walked through into the library, where a maid, white-faced and frightened looking, was dusting in a desultory fashion. She went out as we entered, and Val Beverley stood looking from the open window out into the rose garden bathed in the morning sunlight.
“Oh, Heavens,” she said, clenching her hands desperately, “even now I cannot realize that the horrible thing is true.” She turned to me. “Who can possibly have committed this cold-blooded crime?” she said in a low voice. “What does Mr. Harley think? Has he any idea, any idea whatever?” ”

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Sax Rohmer, Bat Wing — Chapter XX (1921)

“ And now, Miss Beverley, I know one of the questions Inspector Aylesbury will ask you.”
“What is it?”
“He has learned, from one of the servants I presume, as he did not see you, that you had not retired last night at the time of the tragedy.”
“I had not,” said Val Beverley, quietly. “Is that so singular?”
“To me it is no more than natural.”
“I have never been so frightened in all my life as I was last night. Sleep was utterly out of the question. There was mystery in the very air. I knew, oh, Mr. Knox, in some way I knew that a tragedy was going to happen.” ”

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Sax Rohmer, Bat Wing — Chapter XX (1921)

“ Pedro was in the hall, talking to Mrs. Fisher, and:
“Is Inspector Aylesbury here?” I asked.
“No, sir, but he will be returning at about half-past eight, so he said.”
“How is Madame de Stämer, Mrs. Fisher?” I enquired.
“Oh, poor, poor Madame,” said the old lady, “she is asleep, thank God. But I am dreading her awakening.”
“The blow is a dreadful one,” I admitted; “and Miss Beverley?”
“She didn’t go to her room until after four o’clock, sir, but Nita tells me that she will be down any moment now.”
“Ah,” said I, and lighting a cigarette, I walked out of the open doors into the courtyard. ”

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Sax Rohmer, Bat Wing — Chapter XX (1921)

“ Presently we came to a dry ditch, which we negotiated successfully, to find ourselves upon the high road some hundred yards to the west of the Guest House.
“I predict an unfriendly reception,” I said, panting from my exertions, and surveying my friend, who was a mockery of his ordinarily spruce self.
“We must face it,” he replied, grimly. “He has everything to gain by being civil to us.” ”

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Sax Rohmer, Bat Wing — Chapter XX (1921)

“ Utterly unable to grasp the meaning of his behaviour, I followed, nevertheless, and as we rounded the corner of the tower Harley pulled up short, and:
“I am not mad,” he explained rather breathlessly, “but I wanted to avoid being seen by that constable who is prowling about at the bottom of the lawn making signals in the direction of the library. Presumably he is replying to Inspector Aylesbury who wants to talk to us. I am determined to interview Camber before submitting to further official interrogation. It must be a cross-country journey, Knox. ”

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Sax Rohmer, Bat Wing — Chapter XX (1921)

“ I took her hand and pressed it reassuringly.
“Your courage has been wonderful throughout,” I declared, “and I hope it will remain so to the end.”
She smiled, and flushed slightly, as I released her hand again.
“I must go and take a peep at Madame now,” she said, “but of course I shall not disturb her if she is still sleeping.”
We turned and walked slowly back to the hall, and there just entering from the courtyard was Inspector Aylesbury.
“Ah!” he exclaimed, “good morning, Mr. Knox. This is Miss Beverley, I presume?” ”

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Sax Rohmer, Bat Wing — Chapter XX (1921)

“ We proceeded along the dusty high road, almost overarched by trees.
“Harley,” I said, “this is going to be a highly unpleasant ordeal for me.”
Harley stopped short, staring at me sternly.
“I know, Knox,” he replied; “but I suppose you realize that a man’s life is at stake.”
“You mean——?”
“I mean that when we are both compelled to tell all we know, I doubt if there is a counsel in the land who would undertake the defence of Mr. Colin Camber.”
“Good God! then you think he is guilty?”
“Did I say so?” asked Harley, continuing on his way. “I don’t recollect saying so, Knox ”

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