"I obtained my information while trailing an Italian who is an associate of those fellows. I got into his good favor and won his confidence. I rewarded him by a warning at the last moment, and that is the way I obtained my knowledge."
"Do you know the basis of Mrs. Frewen's prejudice against you?"
"I do not. She was once my friend. She has since appeared to be my enemy."
"You were not engaged in any criminal acts?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Because Mrs. Frewen really believes you are a criminal."
"She has no basis for her belief. I never did a dishonorable deed in my life. My only crime is being a poor young man."
"Have you any suspicion as to your real parentage?"
"Aha! you have heard about me from Mrs. Frewen."
"I have."