But I am sure her mother and Basil are trying to influence her against me.

I should not be surprised to learn that they accused me of this murder." "But on what grounds ?" asked Jennings quickly.
"We'll come to that presently.

But I now see why neither Basil nor his mother want the marriage to take place.

By the will of Miss Loach Juliet comes in for six thousand a year, which is completely at her own disposal.

Mrs.Octagon and her pet boy want to have the handling of that.