It was pretty evident that his own family had ceased to hope in the poor manager's innocence.
"And yet he was absolutely innocent.

You must remember how that fact was clearly demonstrated as soon as the poor man was able to say a word for himself.

And he said it to some purpose, too.
"Mr.Ireland was, and is, very fond of music.

On the evening in question, while sitting in his club, he saw in one of the daily papers the announcement of a peculiarly attractive programme at the Queen's Hall concert.

He was not dressed, but nevertheless felt an irresistible desire to hear one or two of these attractive musical items, and he strolled down to the Hall.