It was apparent that he suspected her of trickery.

Information such as had been supplied to the Greek Government would, he knew, be paid for, and at a high price.

Had mademoiselle's lover had a hand in that revelation?
"I would not suggest for a single moment, Sir Henry, that mademoiselle your daughter would act in any way against your personal interests; but--" "But what ?" demanded the blind man fiercely, turning towards his visitor.
"Well, it is peculiar--very peculiar--to say the least." Sir Henry was silent.

Within himself he was compelled to admit that certain suspicion attached to Gabrielle.

And yet was she not his most devoted--nay, his only--friend?
"Some one has copied the report--that's evident," he said in a low, hard voice, reflecting deeply.
"And by so doing has placed us in a position of grave peril, Sir Henry--imminent peril," remarked the visitor.