"Then my idea is correct," said Garth, "the negro committed the crime at the instigation of Binjoy; and Binjoy in the disguise of Renshaw, went to the Red Star to see that it was accomplished. Now he has got rid of the negro and of his disguise; so cutting off every trace of his connection with the crime."
"A very plausible theory," said Fank, shaking his head, "but the motive?"
"Motive? Why Binjoy wanted Louis to inherit the property. He has a great influence over Louis; what would benefit the one would benefit the other. Oh, depend upon it, Fanks, it is as I say."
"No!" said Fanks, "there is a third person in it. A woman!"
"Emma Calvert?"
"Mrs. Boazoph!"
"Oh, come now; she is out of town on business."
"I know that; and her business was at Mere Hall in Hants. I saw her there."