I--liked you--and was afraid of Mr.Ooma, so instead of describing you to him I described Mr.Hume-Frazer from what my husband told me of his appearance in the dock.

He was the first man I could think of, and it seemed to be best, as the quarrel was between them.

Only--I gave him--a beard and moustache, so as to puzzle him more.

Didn't I, Nummie?
I told you when I came home." So Mrs.Jiro's unconscious device had undoubtedly saved Brett from a murderous attack, and Ooma had probably seen him leave the Northumberland Avenue Hotel more than once whilst waiting to waylay David Hume.

Hence, too, the partial recognition by Ooma when they met by night in Middle Street.
The barrister could not help being milder in tone as he said: "I believe you are both telling the truth.