The two were mutually involved in a conspiracy of some nature, undoubtedly connected with the approaching settlement of the Coolidge estate.

This girl, so strangely resembling Natalie, had in some way been discovered by the scheming guardian, who was now using her for his own selfish ends.

The plot had been carefully perfected, and the time must now be near for execution.
This girl had been selected, and trained to act a part--the part of Natalie Coolidge.

Her ability to deceive had been tested in various ways.

Now the moment approached when they were ready to play out the real game.