I chose Clear because he was like Vrain.

I made the scar on the cheek, and I thought he would die soon, being consumptive." "And you killed him ?" "No! No! I swear I did not kill him!" "Did you not take that stiletto from Berwin Manor ?" "No! I never did! I am telling the truth! I do not know who killed Clear." "Did you not visit Wrent in Jersey Street ?" "Yes.

I was the man Rhoda saw in the back yard.

I was waiting for Mrs.
Clear, to take her to Hampstead; and in the meantime I thought I would climb over the fence and see Clear.

But the girl saw me, so I ran away, and joined Mrs.Clear up the road.