"A large sum," he murmured.
"She was very dear to me at one time," said Caranby with emotion.

"I would have married her but for the machinations of her sister." "Mrs.Octagon ?" "Yes! She wanted to become my wife.

The story is a long one." "Cuthbert told it to me." "Quite right," said Caranby, nodding, "I asked him to.

It seems to me that in my romance may be found the motive for the death of Selina Loach." The detective thought over the story.

"I don't quite see--" "Nor do I.