Who, to our own certain knowledge, had access to the letter while it was unsealed?
Who was alone in the room with it?
And who knew of the inclosure in it?
I leave the answer to your Ladyship." "Isabel Miller is as incapable of an act of theft as I am.

There is my answer, Mr.Troy." The lawyer bowed resignedly, and advanced to the door.
"Am I to take your Ladyship's generous assertion as finally disposing of the question of the lost bank-note ?" he inquired.
Lady Lydiard met the challenge without shrinking from it.
"No!" she said.

"The loss of the bank-note is known out of my house.
Other persons may suspect this innocent girl as you suspect her.

It is due to Isabel's reputation--her unstained reputation, Mr.Troy!--that she should know what has happened, and should have an opportunity of defending herself.

She is in the next room, Moody.