There was much that was still concealed--Mr.Brimsdown felt sure of that.
As he applied his mind to the problem, the definite impression came back to him, and this time with renewed force, that the mystery surrounding Robert Turold's death was something which might not bear the light of day.
He set his lips firmly as he considered that possibility.

If that proved to be the case it would be his duty to cover it up again.

He was an adept at such work, as many of his clients, alive and dead, could have approvingly testified.

He had spent much time in safeguarding family secrets.

Several old families had found him their rock of refuge in distress.