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"No, I didn't," snapped Mrs. Octagon. "I knew nothing of Emilia's criminal doings. I let her bear the name of my sister " "Why?" asked Mallow, quickly, and not knowing what Maraquito had said to Caranby. "I don't know," replied Mrs. Octagon, sullenly, "Emilia was in some trouble with the law. Her brother and mother were afterwards arrested for coining.
For a few moments neither spoke. Then Caranby broke the silence. "So you want me to help you to find out Mrs. Octagon's reason?" "I do," said Mallow, rather surprised by Caranby's perspicuity. "What makes you think I can explain?" Cuthbert looked at his cigarette. "I asked you on the chance that you may be able to do so," he said gravely. "The fact is, to be frank, Mrs.
Miss Selina Loach had certainly shut herself up for many years in Rose Cottage, and it seemed as though she was afraid of being hurt in some way. Perhaps she even anticipated a violent death. And then Mrs. Octagon hinted that she knew who had killed her sister. It might not have been Caranby after all, whom she meant, but one of the Saul family, as Mrs. Mallow suggested.
But I hope you will not bring Cuthbert into the matter unless it is absolutely necessary. I don't want a scandal." "Rest easy, Lord Caranby. I have the complete control of this affair, and I'll only use Cuthbert's presence at Rexton to make Miss Saxon speak out. But then, she may not be keeping silence for Cuthbert's sake, as she can't possibly know he was at Rexton on that night.
Caranby was infatuated with her. To be sure, he got engaged to spite Selina, and she really did treat him badly, but I believe Miss Saul such a horrid Hebrew name, isn't it hypnotized him. He forgot her almost as soon as she died, in spite of his ridiculous idea of shutting up that house. And such valuable land as there is at Rexton too.
I thought I might meet you." "I wonder you didn't. I was about at that time." "The park was so thickly filled with trees and shrubs that we missed one another I suppose. Don't interrupt I am going. Write quickly, Cuthbert." Then with a gasp Caranby resumed: "I halted to get breath near the large oak which the fire spared. I heard a rustling, and a woman came out of the shadow of the tree.
"Basil got that from Mallow's room. He gave it to his mother, and " "This is all theory," said Caranby angrily, "you have no grounds." "None at all," replied Maraquito calmly, "but if anyone had a wish to kill my aunt, Mrs. Octagon had. Emilia kept a tight hold over that woman, and made her do what she wished." "About the marriage?" "Yes, and other things.
Moreover, as he was Mallow's uncle, she did not wish to quarrel with him. With a graceful gesture she indicated a glass of champagne. "Will you not drink to our better acquaintance?" "Certainly," said Caranby without emotion, and sipped a few drops of the golden-colored wine. "I hope to see much of you." "I reciprocate the hope," said Maraquito radiantly, "and I'll tell you a secret.
Octagon I never did," said Mallow, impetuously, "but I don't care two straws for her opposition. I shall marry Juliet in spite of this revenge she seems to be practising on you. Though why she should hope to vex you by meddling with my marriage, I cannot understand." "I can put the matter in a nutshell," said Caranby, and quoted Congreve
When his nephew entered the room, looking smart and handsome in his accurate evening suit, Caranby, who was seated near the fire, stood up courteously to welcome him, leaning on his cane. He suffered from sciatica, and could not walk save with the assistance of his stick. And on this account also, he always insisted on the room being heated to an extraordinary degree.
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