I thought everybody was guilty but Rhoda." "Ah!" said the detective, significantly, "it is always the least suspected person who is guilty.

I could have sworn that Clyne was the man.

Now it seems that he is innocent, so instead of hanging he will only be imprisoned for his share in the conspiracy." "He may escape that way," said Lucian drily, "but, morally speaking, I regard him as more guilty than Rhoda.".