"No matter what he thought, it wouldn't do him any good, sir."
"So I presume. However, it shows an incentive to get rid of your father. Now, there's another consideration. I refer to money."
"How could he gain money by killing my father?"
"Well, he told us your father's fortune was to go to both of you."
"Then he did not tell the truth," said the girl, contemptuously. "My father often told me that every cent he had was willed to me exclusively."
"Have you seen his will?"
"Yes. He once showed it to me."
"Then you know what you said to be true?"
"Of course I do. Mr. Mason had no claim on my father's generosity."
"What lawyer drew up the will?"