He calculated upon the young lady's superstitious fancies.

He knew what the particular form in which the ghost appeared portended, and it fitted in with his scheme of murder.

Evidently he wanted the young lady to believe in your guilt, and thus give him greater chance of success.

Ah, he is a clever man." "But," I asked anxiously, "can you tell me Kaffar's whereabouts now ?" "No, I cannot--that is, not to-day." "When, then ?" "I may not be able to do so at all.

It all depends on one man." "Who is he ?" "Simon Slowden, I think you called him." "Simon Slowden! How can he help us ?" "Evidently he is susceptible to mesmeric influences, and he knows the man you wish to find.