CHAPTER THIRTY-NINEThe inquest was over. Wilful murder and suicide in the case of Jack Constable. Wilful murder and accidental death in the case of Maida Robinson. Charles gave his evidence, interviewed lawyers, interviewed James Moberly, interviewed Miss Silver.
“I don’t know what to do about Lilias, and that’s a fact.”
Miss Silver looked at him kindly. They were in the study. She was well away with a third vest and knitting briskly.
“She has had a severe shock. She will, I think, be a good deal more careful for some time to come. I have seen her and talked to her. I hope that I may have made an impression. Not only has she herself formed the habit of covering up her faults, but those around her have done so too. She has desired to attract attention to herself, to transfer her faults t
