"I'm not so sure of that." "Isabella, who was passionate, might have done it," resumed Caranby, "often did I wish to speak to her on the subject, but I never did.

And after all, the jury brought in a verdict of accidental death, so there was no use making trouble." "Had Emilia no relatives who might have made inquiries ?" "I believe she had a brother who was a clerk in an office, but, as I said, she left no money, so he did not bother himself.

I saw him after the death, and the sight of him made me glad I had not married his sister.

He looked a thorough blackguard, sly and dangerous.

But, as I said, Emilia came of low people.