“About that rumour concerning Gartram? By all means. Mr Glyddyr and I were discussing the matter.”
“Well, what is your opinion?”
“That it is all nonsense.”
“You have heard everything; the report of the money, the finding of a bottle, and Mr Lisle being seen that night in the grounds?”
“Yes—oh, yes; but what does all that prove?” said the Doctor decisively. “We were quite satisfied how Gartram met with his end. Let the rumour blow over, as it will do, and let the old man rest.”
The lawyer sat looking very thoughtful for a few moments, as he ran over in his mind all that had passed.
“By the way, how did you hear of it?”
“I am not at liberty to say.”
“Then I’ll tell you,” said Asher quickly. “That crazy barber came over to you yesterday. He found a bottle, and showed it to me. Bah! all rubbish. The man’s half mad.”
“I am beginning to think you are right,” said Trevithick.