"I told you this morning I did not," said the detective, quietly. "It was only a statement made by her to save you, because she thought you were guilty."
"What do you say?" asked Calliston abruptly.
"If you had asked me this morning, I should have said the circumstances were suspicious," said Dowker smoothly, "but now I can say heartily that you are innocent."
"How do you know I am?" demanded Calliston ironically.
"Because I have found out the real criminal, at least, one I believe to be the real criminal."
"Sir Rupert Balscombe?"
"Yes, Sir Rupert Balscombe."
"I thought so," said Calliston bitterly. "I know he hated his wife."
"And had he not reason?" asked Dowker, significantly.
Calliston flushed and turned his face away.