"You don't think they would murder him?"
"They murdered Starth. Oh, yes, I am certain on that point. If Berry didn't fire the shot himself, he got someone else to do it. But the object was to throw the blame on you, so that you might be hanged. I can't think why it should be necessary. However, we may find out from the sealed letter."
"Ah!" Frank started, and spoke in a rather agitated tone. "I forgot that in my troubles. Have you got it?"
"Yes, it's in my pocket. I'll show it to you immediately. Have you a candle here?"
"Yes. But I am afraid to use it. The light might be seen from the road."
"And if Mrs. Baker saw it she would certainly make inquiries. We'll wait for a bit. I'll show you the letter before I go, and then I must talk to Mildred and Mrs. Perth. But about Berry. I wonder if anyone knows details of his past life?"
"Darrel does," said Lancaster, promptly. "He saw him in Los Angeles."
"H'm! I wonder if he would tell me anything? He was most insolent to me to-day, but in your interests I don't mind putting up with that if there's anything to be learnt."
Jarman paused for a moment, and then went on: "Frank, do you think there is negro blood in Darrel?"
"It's curious you should say that, Jarman. Jenny Arrow saw that portrait of Balkis, and she thought it resembled Darrel."