"Then do you not know that he made his money out of foreign speculations?"
"Permit me to explain: I did not intend to imply any doubt as to the way in which the late Mr. Davenport made his money. We solicitors get into a legal way of talking when we are at business; and, legally speaking, I have no knowledge of my own of how the late Mr. Davenport made his money, because the making of the money did not come directly under my observation. I do know he told me he made it in foreign speculations, and I think you will be quite safe in taking it that he did make it abroad. We are now, as I take it, speaking of the time before your marriage with Mr. Davenport?"
"Yes, of the time before my marriage."
"Since then, you would naturally know more of his business affairs than I."
"He spoke little to me of business, and I know hardly anything of his affairs."
"As you know, you are largely benefited under the will. Roughly speaking, all his property goes to you, in addition to what you are entitled to under the marriage settlement."
She made a slight gesture, as though putting these subjects aside.
He made an elaborate gesture, indicating that he understood her, and that he was her obedient, humble servant. After another pause she asked:
"Do you know anything of a man named Fahey--a man who was in some way or other connected with Mr. Davenport, and who was drowned or committed suicide many years ago, shortly after Mr. Davenport's marriage?"
"Fahey--Fahey--Fahey? Yes, I do. I remember that he drowned himself near Kilcash House because the police were on his track for uttering forged bank-notes."