He is the sole relative and heir of his brother, and he has come over here from South Africa, naturally enough, to take possession of his effects.
Now there is no doubt, from his bank-book, and his manner of life, that Morris Barnes was possessed of a considerable income.

According to his bank-book it was L2,000 a year." The Baroness nodded thoughtfully.
"He told me once that he was worth as much as that," she remarked, "Exactly, but the curious part of the affair is that, up to the present, Mr.Sydney Barnes has been unable to discover the slightest trace of any investments or any sum of money whatever.

Now can you help us?
Did Morris Barnes ever happen to mention to you in what direction his capital was invested?
Did he ever give you any idea at all as to the source of his income ?" The Baroness stood quite still, as though lost in thought.

Wrayson watched her with a curious sense of fascination.

He knew very well that the subtle brain of the woman was occupied in no fruitless attempt at reminiscence; he was convinced that the Baroness had never exchanged a single word with Morris Barnes in her life.