I made my own way in the world, and came here to ask Alan to undo the wrong done years ago, and help me to get on my feet.

He was not in the best of tempers, and we fell out badly, using silly recriminations.

I went back to London, and next day travelled to Monte Carlo, where I lost more money than I could afford.

Believe me, I never even knew of Alan's death until I saw the reports of Davie's trial." "Why did you not come forward then ?" "Why?
No man could have better reasons.

First, it seemed to me that Davie had killed him.