“You mean—what do you mean? That people will think—it’s impossible.”
David went towards the door. His face was like a flint.
“I mean this,” he said. “Mr. Mottisfont died of arsenic poisoning. The arsenic was in a cup of tea which he drank. You brought him the tea. You are undoubtedly in a very serious position. There will have to be an inquest.”
Edward had risen completely. He made a step towards David.
“But if you were to sign the certificate—there wouldn’t need to be an inquest—David——”
“But I’m damned if I’ll sign the certificate,” said David Blake.
He went out and shut the door sharply behind him.
CHAPTER IV
A MAN’S HONOUR
“Will you give me your heart?” she said.
“Oh, I gave it you long ago,” said he.