But each detail had fitted with another, into a sort of whole which was a reflexion of the priest's story.

Some of it all at once looked true, and instead of going to sleep at once, Veronica's eyes were wide open, and she turned uneasily on her pillow.
Of course, it was absurd, for she had received the money when she had insisted upon having it, and if Elettra's room was damp, that quite explained her presence.

Besides, Elettra could not be supposed to know what Don Teodoro had said to Veronica.

And then, there was the rest of the story, all that connected Bosio and Matilde.

She absolutely refused to think of believing that.