It is a long story, Mr.Denzil.Sit down, and I'll tell it to you.
As you have had so much to do with the beginning of the case, it is only fair that you should know the end, and a strange end it is." Without a word Lucian sat down, feeling quite confused, for in no way could he guess how Clear had come by his death at the hands of Rhoda.

He had suspected Lydia as guilty of the crime; he had credited Ferruci with its commission, and he had been certain of the guilt of Clyne, _alias_ Wrent; but to discover that the red-headed servant was the culprit entirely bewildered him.

She had no motive to kill the man; she had given evidence freely in the matter, and in all respects had acted as an innocent person.

So this was why she had left Jersey Street?
It was a fear of being arrested for the crime which had driven her into the wilds.

But, as Lucian privately thought, she need not have fled, for--so far as he could see--beyond the startling announcement of Link, there was no evidence to connect her with the matter.