"Was it before, or since, this affair developed ?" "In a really serious way--since," replied Bryce.

"What happened on the day of Braden's death made me go thoroughly into the whole matter.

Now, what did happen?
I'll tell you frankly, now, Mitchington, that when we talked once before about this affair, I didn't tell you all I might have told.

I'd my reasons for reticence.

But now I'll give you full particulars of what happened that morning within my knowledge--pay attention, both of you, and you'll see how one thing fits into another.
That morning, about half-past nine, Ransford left his surgery and went across the Close.