As to Barclay, the chemist, that is another matter.

I will not deny that I was concerned in that mysterious disappearance, which was a seven days' wonder in the Press.
I could not permit my scientific calm to be interrupted by the blackmailing visits of so insignificant a person.

And then after many years you came, Maisie.

You also got between me and that work which was life to me.

You also showed that you would rake up this old matter and bring dishonour upon a name which has stood for something in science.
You also--but you will forgive me.