He did not dare to make her thefts public, or complain to Mrs.Bensusan, lest Rhoda should tell of the connection between him and the tenant of the Silent House, who passed under the name of Berwin.

Therefore, he told Clear to keep his sitting-room door locked." "A wise precaution, with that imp about," said Lucian.

"I hope Clear was sensible enough to adopt it." "Yes, and no.

When he was sober he locked the door, and when drunk he left it open, and Rhoda looted at will.

And now comes the more important part of the confession.