"Why, the thing's plain.

From what's been let out--not much, certainly, but enough--it's quite evident." "What's your theory ?" inquired Bryce.
"My stepfather--knowing old bird he is, too!--sums the whole thing up to a nicety," answered Sackville.

"That old chap, Braden, you know, is in possession of that secret.

He comes to Wrychester about it.

But somebody else knows.