"What good would that do him?"
"Well, I know about the murder of Anchor, and, moreover, as I was your friend I might--in his opinion--know something likely to help him in acquiring this fortune."
"Then you really think there is a fortune?"
"After the talk of Natty about his birthday, I am perfectly sure that there is a great deal of money knocking about. It ought to come to you; but Berry's machinations, unless thwarted, will put it into the pocket of Denham."
"If so, he won't benefit."
"Oh, yes, he will," rejoined Eustace, grimly. "When Denham is in possession of the fortune, he will die as Starth did. He will follow poor Anchor to the other world in the same way. Then Fan and Berry will retire to live happy ever afterwards."
"It's all theory," grumbled Frank.
"Quite so. But that's my reading of the mystery. However, your aunt may throw some light on the subject. She will probably tell me more of your father's life than she told you."
But Lancaster was not to be convinced. "I don't think she knows anything," he said. "Better see those lawyers, White & Saon."
"I'll look them up when I return to town."