I did not mention it to you last night in the presence of the police sergeant, but I told Dr.Ravenshaw, and he is inclined to agree with me.

Since then I have thought it over carefully, and I am convinced that I am right." "What is the reason ?" "You recall the disclosure Robert made to us yesterday afternoon ?" "About his marriage and Sisily ?" "Yes.

It must have been very painful to Robert, more painful than we imagine.

It would come home to him later with stunning force--all that it implied, I mean.

At the time Robert did not foresee all the consequences likely to ensue from it.