“At that moment, the old gatekeeper, whom everyone simply called Sam, hobbled up to them, the only occupant of the theater during those hours when there are no rehearsals or performances. He gave the owner a business card and said that Lady Miriam Marden wanted to see him. Mr. Mandeville left, and Father Brown looked at his wife for a few more seconds and saw that a weak, cheerless smile was wandering across her withered face...”