Dr.Derwent knew the properties of such blood as ran in his wife's veins, and it rejoiced him to mark the characteristics which Irene inherited from her mother.
He often suffered anxiety on behalf of his sister, Mrs.Hannaford, whom he knew to be pinched in circumstances, but whom it was impossible to help.

Lee Hannaford he disliked and distrusted; the men were poles apart in character and purpose.

The family had now left Ewell, and lived in a poor house in London.

Olga was trying to earn money by her drawing, not, it seemed, with much success.

Hannaford was always said to be on the point of selling some explosive invention to the British Government, whence would result a fortune; but the Government had not yet come to terms.
"What a shame it is," quoth Dr.Derwent, "that an honest man who facilitates murder on so great a scale should be kept waiting for his reward!" Hannaford pursued his slight acquaintance with Arnold Jacks, who, in ignorance of any relationship, once spoke of him to Miss Derwent.
"An ingenious fellow.