There is one link which I have withheld from you, and which shall be withheld from you while I live.
But look at this chest, Robert." He led him to a great iron-clamped chest which stood in the corner, and, throwing it open, he took from it a small case of carved ivory.
"Inside this," he said, "I have left a paper which makes clear anything which is still hidden from you.

Should anything happen to me you will always be able to inherit my powers, and to continue my plans by following the directions which are there expressed.

And now," he continued, throwing his casket back again into the box, "I shall frequently require your help, but I do not think it will be necessary this morning.

I have already taken up too much of your time.

If you are going back to Elmdene I wish that you would tell Laura that I shall be with her in the afternoon.".