"Then, the story of his death was false. She heard the rats scattering across the stone as dirt fell into the crypt. " Her island! How well he knew it, thought Spurlock, for all he lacked the name and whereabouts! Suddenly a new thought arose and buffeted him. ’ ‘Now why didn’t I make that connection?’ Gerald asked of the air in a tone of regret. ‘Who is that man? What has he to do with you? No, don’t tell me. ” Part 6 In the afternoon she resumed her search for apartments. "So, you young fool, I have found you!" she said, harshly.