Everything has been explained.

So there is no necessity for our pretending any longer." West rose to his feet, comprehending her full meaning, yet unwilling to yield his position without further explanation.
"Your words are certainly plain enough," he said slowly, "yet I trust I may be pardoned if I ask a question or so." "Is it necessary ?" "Perhaps not, but I feel my curiosity is justified.

You told me a rather remarkable story and requested my aid in the solving of a strange mystery.

Now you abruptly dismiss me from that service.

Do you mean the mystery is already solved without my further assistance ?" "I am convinced there was no mystery; that it was only imagination, Captain West.