Duval, after having satisfied himself that...
changed to: Duvall, after having satisfied himself that...
The lovely face of Ruth Morton once more greeted the eyes of the
audience
changed to: The lovely face of Ruth Morton once more greeted the eyes of
the audience.
...the water about with the end of a leadpencil until the tablet...
changed to: ...the water about with the end of a lead pencil until the
tablet...