“But I cannot see that that disproves the crime of murder. A murder must have been enacted.”
“Beyond a doubt.”
“But who was the victim?”
“That remains to be seen. It certainly was not Evelyn Grimm.”
“No.”
“I can see the gist of the whole diabolical plot,” said Harry. “Old Blood thought he could bury his niece forever in this asylum. The evidences of her presence in the burning dwelling would blind everybody and make them believe that she was burned to death.”
“That is true.”
“But she is very much alive.”
“Well, I should rather think so. Ah, here we are!”
They had now reached the window opening out upon the fire-escape.