"Are these shares all the property left by Sir Rupert?"
"Yes! He had land in New Zealand; but when he came in for the title he sold it all, and invested the money in these shares. He thought he would be able to save money from the Thornstream rents, to leave to his daughter, but as he occupied the position of master such a short time, of course he saved nothing."
"And the new baronet, Sir Thomas, will do nothing for Miss Pethram?"
"Nothing!"
"What a scoundrel!"
Mr. Dombrain shrugged his shoulders, and declined to commit himself to an opinion,--a legal opinion is worth seven shillings and sixpence, so there is no use wasting that amount.
"By the way," said Archie, as he was going, "what do you think of this murder?"
"I think it is a most mysterious affair," said Dombrain, after a pause. "I can't account for it; I was staying in the house as you know, and left Sir Rupert in his study quite hearty. I heard no pistol shot, and in the morning he was dead. Most extraordinary."
"Had Sir Rupert any enemies?"
"My dear sir, we all have enemies," replied Dombrain, evasively.