"There is one more question, too, Miss Thurwell, which I must ask you, and it is a very important one," he continued, still looking at her. "Do you suspect any one?"
She answered him without hesitation.
"I do."
Mr. Levy, senior, stirred in his chair, and leaned forward eagerly. Mr. Benjamin remained perfectly unmoved.
"And who is it?" he asked.
"Mr. Brown."
Mr. Benjamin looked away and made a note. If she could have seen it, Helen would certainly have been surprised. For, though her voice was low, she had schooled herself to go through her task without agitation. Yet, here was the note.
"Query: Connection between Mr. Brown and Miss T. Showed great agitation in announcing suspicion."
"Do you mind telling us your reasons?" he went on.
She repeated them after the manner of one who has learned a lesson.