Then he drifted out west.

There is his history for you in a few words." A sudden light flashed in Brooks' eyes.
"He told you that he left England meaning never to return?
Then you have the key to the whole thing.

Why not?
That is what I want to know.
Why not ?" "I do not know," Lord Arranmore answered, coolly.

"He never told me." Brooks felt a sudden chill of disappointment.

Lord Arranmore rose slowly to his feet.
"Mr.Brooks," he said, "I have told you all that I know.