Then he walked back to his chair and sat down.
"Kent," he continued, "from the first moment of your mock investigation, I knew who you were. Your every step was shadowed, your every movement dogged. Transome Kent—by your true name, Peter Kelly, murderer, I denounce you."
Kent walked quietly across to Throgton and dealt him a fearful blow behind the ear.
"You're a liar," he said, "I am not Peter Kelly."
They sat looking at one another.
At that moment Throgton's servant appeared at the door.
"A gentleman to see you, sir."
"Who?" said Throgton.
"I don't know, sir, he gave his card."
Masterman Throgton took the card.