Both detectives noticed the tell-tale glow and smiled at each other.
Finally, after some consideration, Lizzie said, with an effort:
"Mr. Mason did profess to be in love with me."
"Wanted you to marry him, didn't he?"
"Yes. But I didn't return his affection."
"Did you tell him so?"
"Several times. I told my father about it, too."
"How did he seem to take it?"
"Well, he forbade me marrying Mr. Mason and told him the same thing."
"Then with your father out of the way, so he could no longer object, Mason might have figured that he would have better success winning you."