I discovered that about ten years ago Mr.Hurst had been in difficulties and that he had suddenly raised a considerable sum of money, no one knew how or on what security.

I observed that this event coincided in time with the execution of the will, and I surmised that there might be some connection between them.

But that was only a surmise; and, as the proverb has it, 'He discovers who proves.' I could prove nothing, so that I never discovered Mr.Jellicoe's motive, and I don't know it now." "Don't you, really ?" said Mr.Jellicoe, in something approaching a tone of animation.

He laid down the end of his cigarette, and, as he selected another from the silver case, he continued: "I think that is the most interesting feature of your really remarkable analysis.

It does you great credit.