"Yes," admitted Dean, promptly, "I was. I went to see Mr. Basson, who had been my counsel."
"About what?"
"About the confession of Miss Gilmar."
"What!" cried Gebb, in surprise. "You found it?"
"I found it on the twentieth of July, concealed in the Yellow Boudoir, where Ellen Gilmar had hidden it. I know now who killed Kirkstone."
"Miss Laura!" cried the detective, knowing Dean's belief.
"No. Miss Gilmar herself was the murderess."
"Well, I never!" said Gebb; and looked at Edith and her lover, who were not much astonished. "And where is the confession now?"
"Mr. Alder has it," was the unexpected reply.
"Alder! Why, he believes you to be guilty. He said so several times."