I have no other motive.

However numerous my weaknesses may be, ambition to distinguish myself as a detective policeman is not one of them.

The case, from the police point of view, is by no means a lost case.

I drop it, nevertheless, for Blanche's sake.

Instead of encouraging her thoughts to dwell on this melancholy business, we must apply the remedy suggested by our medical friend." "How is that to be done ?" asked Arnold.
The sly twist of humor began to show itself in Sir Patrick's face.
"Has she nothing to think of in the future, which is a pleasanter subject of reflection than the loss of her friend ?" he asked.