"Yes, but I don't see what you're getting at. Likely or not
likely, we know he did do it."
"Of course he did. All I mean is that he must have had some
strong reason for telling Mrs. Norbury at once. And the reason I
suggest is that he knew on that morning--Monday morning, not
Tuesday--that Robert was coming to see him, and had to be in
first with the news.
"But--but--"
"And that would explain the other point--his instantaneous
decision at breakfast to tell you all about his brother. It
wasn't instantaneous. He knew on Monday that Robert was coming,
and decided then that you would all have to know."
"Then how do you explain the letter?"
"Well, let's have a look at it."
Antony took the letter from his pocket and spread it out on the
grass between them.
"Mark, your loving brother is coming to see you to-morrow, all
the way from Australia. I give you warning, so that you will be
able to conceal your surprise but not I hope your pleasure.
Expect him at three or thereabouts."
"No date mentioned, you see," said Antony.
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