Thank you, and good-afternoon." "There! I've prejudiced him against Ben," said Mrs.Hill to herself, with a satisfied smile.

"These detectives are glad of a hint, sharp as they think themselves.

If he finds out that it is Ben, he will take all the credit to himself, and never mention me in the matter.
However, that is just what I wish.

It is important that I should not appear too active in getting the boy into trouble, or I may be thought to be influenced by interested motives, though, Heaven knows, I only want justice for myself and my boy.

The sooner we get this boy out of the house, the better it will be for us." As Mr.Lynx left the house, he smiled to himself.
"That woman and her son hate Ben Barclay, that much is certain, and look upon him as an interloper and a rival.