He insists that he has the proofs.

You know what it means ?" "Oh, I know--poor Patty! You understand why he told you ?" "I couldn't at first see the reason; but afterward it came to me." "The reason is as clear as daylight.

He is infatuated, and he imagines that you stand in his way." "Not only that.

I think he has some idea of using whatever proofs he has to bend Vetch to his will.

He was sharp enough not to say so, for he knew that would be pure blackmail.