"It is quite true that Stace Morse committed the murder.

Shows up the value of circumstantial evidence though, doesn't it?
This would certainly have got him off, and convicted Clayton here before any jury in the land.

But the point is, Carruthers, that Stace Morse ISN'T the Gray Seal--and that the Gray Seal is NOT a murderer." Clayton looked up.

"You--you believe me ?" he stammered eagerly.
Jimmie Dale whirled on him in a sudden sweep of passion.
"NO, you cur!" he flashed.

"It's not you I believe.