He only made a mistake in one thing." "And that ?" "He thought it impossible that you should ever be freed from his power without his consent.

Still it was a well-planned affair.

The story, the ghost, the quarrel--it was all well done." "I fail to see what part the ghost had in the matter," I said.
The professor smiled.

"No ?" he said.

"Well, I should not think it was a vital part of his plan, but it was helpful.