Chapter 41

"But, my dear--it's the truth: what MacAndrew said." "I guessed that," she said quietly. "And you were going to tell him where the diamonds were, rather than that he should open that door?" "Why yes, dear, I was," said Bill gravely. "Listen, my darling. That was the thing I had to tell you. I've done it for years. It's I who am the sinner--not you. I spotted your father for what he was within five minutes. And I wondered about you. Did you know, or did you not? On the golf links I was nearly sure: to-night you told…