But I am curious to hear your opinion, Mr.Weldon." "I have been suspicious of young Jones from the first," said Arthur; "but I have been studying this boy's character, and he is positively incapable of the crimes you accuse him of, such as robbery and murder.

In other words, whatever Jones may be, he is not Andrews; or, if by chance he proves to be Andrews, then Andrews is innocent of crime.

All your theories are based upon a desire to secure rewards, backed by a chain of circumstantial evidence." "A chain," said Le Drieux, grimly, "that will hold Jack Andrews fast in its coils, clever though he is." "Circumstantial evidence," retorted Mr.Merrick, "doesn't amount to shucks! It is constantly getting good people into trouble and allowing rascals to escape.

Nothing but direct evidence will ever convince me that a man is guilty." Le Drieux shrugged his shoulders.
"The pearls are evidence enough," said he.
"To be sure.

Evidence enough to free the poor boy of suspicion.