You remember that Clyne left the stiletto from Berwin Manor on Clear's table ?" "Yes, with the amiable intention that the poor devil should kill himself.

He left it on Christmas Eve, too--a pleasant time for a man to commit suicide!" "Of course, the intention was horrible!" said Mr.Link, gravely.

"Some people might think such an act incredible; but I have seen so much of the worst side of human nature that I am not surprised.

Clyne was too cowardly to kill the man himself, so he thought to make Clear his own executioner by leaving the stiletto in his way.

Well, sir, the weapon proved to be useful in the way it was intended by Clyne, for Clear was killed with that very weapon." "And by Rhoda!" said Lucian, nodding.