CHAPTER XI.
[ BRENT SPEAKS OUT.]
"It was Mr. Lovel," repeated Iris; "and if he was not concerned in the murder, what was he doing at midnight on the very spot where it occurred?"
"He may have been there after twelve o'clock," said Paul; "but to inculpate him you must prove that he met Milly between eight and nine."
"I can't prove it; no one can prove it."
"I am not sure of that," replied Paul, with sudden recollection; "there is a man called Brent who was in the Winding Lane on that night, and about that time. I'll see him."
Iris shook her head. "If Brent had known anything he would have come forward at the inquest."
"No doubt--if he had not been bribed."
"What makes you think that Brent has been bribed?" asked Iris, in surprise.
"I do not think so; but Herne insists upon it."