The slightest spark of suspicion would kindle a flame of inquiry, and the roar of an investigation would follow.

McGowan had already voiced his own distrust of Garry's methods.
No matter what the cost, this money must be found before Monday night.
The secret of both the suicide and the defalcation was carefully guarded from MacFarlane, who, with his daughter, went at once to Minott's house, proffering his services to the stricken widow, but nothing was withheld from Ruth.

The serious financial obligations which Jack was about to undertake would inevitably affect their two lives; greater, therefore, than the loyalty he owed to the memory of his dead friend, was the loyalty which he owed to the woman who was to be his wife, and from whom he had promised to hide no secrets.

Though he felt sure what her answer would be, his heart gave a great bound of relief when she answered impulsively, without a thought for herself or their future: "You are right, dearest.

These things make me love you more.