"Robert, what do you think of this?"
"What do you mean?"
"Have you any idea who it was?"
"Frankly, I have, Mrs. Vernon."
"You imagine it was Frederic?"
"I do."
"But why should he want to--to----" She could get no further, but burst into tears.
"Don't you remember he wanted to know about your will? He has probably found out that you have not yet altered it, and----"
"Well?"
"Well, he wanted to get you out of the way before any change was made. I am sorry to speak so plainly, but I think your nephew is a thorough villain."