"Can you?"
"You asked that before. Yes, I can."
Elspeth recalled what the other had said a few moments previously.
"By getting someone to declare his innocence," she repeated.
"No," said Maud, coming closer and whispering, "by getting someone to plead guilty to the crime."
"What is the name of this someone?"
"I shan't tell you."
"You shall, you must."
"No! If you and Angus sign a paper saying that I am to have half the money, then I'll save him."
"By denouncing the real criminal?"