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`` No , '' said Mrs. Wagner ; `` he only understood that you and Mr. Keller had something to conceal from him . '' In due course of time the little party at the supper-table rose , and retired to their rooms . The first part of the night passed as tranquilly as usual . But , between one and two in the morning , Mrs. Wagner was alarmed by a violent beating against her door , and a shrill screaming in Jack 's voice . `` Let me in ! I want a light -- I 've lost the keys ! '' She called out to him to be quiet , while she put on her dressing-gown , and struck a light .