Chapter 3: The Gentleman of Kent, and Chapter 4: The Mutiny Summary

The next day Sally receives a letter from Major Marchbanks, who lives in Swaleness. He tells her to come see him, as he has important information for her and she may be in danger. She sets off on the train and arrives at a small town by the sea. There is no-one about except a photographer who is taking a picture of the beach. Sally asks him where the house is and then talks to him briefly.

When Sally reaches the house, Major Marchbanks steps out and greets her, and takes her to a veranda round the side of the house. He tells her that he has an enemy called Mrs. Holland who is now inside his house, and that this woman is now Sally's enemy too...