There was doubtless good reason why the old man had remained silent for three years.

Her plan was to win his confidence.

Interest him in Joe's welfare, and then the truth must come out.
The frankly related story of Ethel had supplied Louise with the motive for the crime, for that a crime had been committed she was now doubly sure.

Captain Wegg had money; old Will Thompson had money; both were well-to-do men.

In a retired country district, where there were no banks, it was reasonable to suppose they kept large sums of money on hand, and the knowledge of this fact had tempted some one to a dreadful deed.