"So much the better," said his Lordship. "It's an ill wind that blows no one any good. Will they have evidence for a conviction?"
"Oh dear yes; not a doubt about it. Fawn can swear to him," said Mr. Boffin.
Barrington Erle was telling his story for the tenth time when he was summoned out of the Library to the Duchess of Omnium, who had made her way up into the lobby. "Oh, Mr. Erle, do tell me what you really think," said the Duchess.
"That is just what I can't do."
"Why not?"
"Because I don't know what to think."
"He can't have done it, Mr. Erle."
"That's just what I say to myself, Duchess."
"But they do say that the evidence is so very strong against him."
"Very strong."