That done, the whole fabrication of this cunning impostor falls to the ground, and then, when I have him completely floored in that direction, he will find that I have only just begun with him." "How is that ?" questioned the attorney.

"You surely do not intend to dispute his identity after the unmistakable proofs submitted ?" "I care nothing about his identity," Mainwaring retorted, with a sneer.

"Whether he is the son of Harold Mainwaring or of Frederick Scott, matters little; both were renegades and outcasts from their homes.

No, sir," and there was a ring of exultation in his tone, while his steel-gray eyes glittered, "I have a surprise in store for the young man; when he gets through with this contest, he will find himself under arrest as the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring." Young Mainwaring rose suddenly and began pacing the room, while Mr.Whitney exclaimed,-- "Mr.Mainwaring, you astonish me! I certainly fail to see how you can connect the young man with that terrible affair." "What else could be expected of a man who acknowledges that for years he has been dogging the steps of Hugh Mainwaring and acting the part of a spy, not only in his private offices, but even in his own home, stooping to any means, no matter how contemptible, to further his nefarious designs?
Would such a man, when his schemes were finally matured, have any scruples about taking the life of the one who stood in the way of their fulfilment ?" "But, sir," protested the attorney, "such a deed would be wholly unnecessary.

Admitting all that you have said regarding the means employed by him, would it not be much more reasonable to suppose that he would attempt to bring his man to terms either through a personal interview or by bringing suit against him, rather than by resorting to brutal crime ?" "And supposing he did have a personal interview for the purpose of setting forth his claims, do you think that Hugh Mainwaring would be bamboozled by any of his cheap trickery?
No, sir, not for one moment.