"What, Frederic Vernon?"
"Yes."
"Then he is to blame for his aunt's disappearance," said Robert bitterly.
"What makes you think that?"
"I may as well tell you the truth, Mr. Farley, although I trust you will let the thing go no further. I believe you do not know exactly what reasons Mrs. Vernon had for going to England so suddenly."
"I know she had some trouble with her nephew."
"Frederic Vernon was plotting to put her into an insane asylum."
"You don't mean it, Frost!" gasped the lawyer.
"I do mean it. He had his plans all arranged, when I got wind of it, told Mrs. Vernon, and she left, without letting her nephew know anything about it."
"In that case, Frederic Vernon must be accountable for her present disappearance."