CHAPTER XVII
A POSSIBLE EXPLANATION
Bruce now had several lines of inquiry open.
Apart from the main and vital question as to the exact method of Lady Dyke’s death, and the identity of the person responsible for it, a number of important matters required attention.
Why had Jane Harding quitted her situation so suddenly?
Whence did she obtain the money that enabled her to blossom forth as Marie le Marchant?
Who was Sydney H. Corbett?
Why did Mensmore adopt a false name; and, in any case, why adopt the name of Corbett?
Why did Mrs. Hillmer exhibit such sudden terror lest her brother might be guilty?