We were confronted by no common scoundrel, and here was a case where fire could only be fought with flame.

I did not for an instant believe he was Philip Henley, yet he was apparently fortified with strong evidence to sustain that claim.

The very fact that he so strenuously denied that Philip was married, convinced me he was an impostor, that he had never even heard of this secret wedding.

Probably the Judge had not mentioned it while living, nor written any memoranda concerning it.

Yet Neale knew, and there could be no question as to the truth of the matter.