He is with Helen Layton now, you say ?" "Yes, and let me add an explanation.

Those two young people are devoted to each other.

No power on earth could separate them." "Why do you tell me that ?" "Because I think you wished to be assured of it ?" "You are clever, Mr.Brett.If you can interpret a criminal's designs as well as you can read a woman's heart you must be a terror to evil-doers." A slight colour came into her cheeks.

The barrister leaned forward, his hands clasped and arms resting on his knees.
"I have just seen your husband," he said.
She exhibited no marked sign of emotion but he thought he detected a frightened look in her eyes.
"Again I ask," she exclaimed, "why do you tell me ?" "The reason is obvious.

You ought to know all that goes on.