"Ferruci says that he contrived the whole conspiracy." "So he did," said Mrs.Clear, with a nod.
"And took you to 'The Haven,' at Hampstead, on Christmas Eve." "That's true.

He took me from Wrent's house in Jersey Street.

You need not go on, Mr.L.D.I admit the whole business." "You do ?" cried Lucian and Diana together.
"Yes, if only to spite that old villain Wrent, who has not paid me the money he promised." Before Lucian and Miss Vrain could express their pleasure at Mrs.Clear coming to this sensible conclusion, the door opened suddenly, and little Miss Greeb, in a wonderful state of agitation, tripped in.
"Oh, Mr.Denzil! I've just been to Mrs.Bensusan's, and Rhoda's run away!" "Run away!" "Yes! She hasn't been back all day, and left a note for Mrs.Bensusan saying she was going to hide, because she was afraid.".