CHAPTER III

THE POTENTIAL FORTUNE Elder and younger woman alike took Matherfield's intimation quietly. Rhona made no remark. But Mrs. Keeley spoke impulsively. "There never was a more popular man than he was--with everybody!" she exclaimed. "Who should want to take his life?" "That's just what we've got to find out, ma'am," said Matherfield. "And I want to know as much as I can---I dare say Miss Hannaford can tell me a lot. Now, let's see what we do know from what you told me this morning. Mr. Hannaford had been Superinten…