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"Some years ago-to be definite, in May, 1884-there came to Lee a

gentleman, Neville St. Clair by name, who appeared to have plenty

of money. He took a large villa, laid out the grounds very

nicely, and lived generally in good style. By degrees he made

friends in the neighbourhood, and in 1887 he married the daughter

of a local brewer, by whom he now has two children. He had no

occupation, but was interested in several companies and went into

town as a rule in the morning, returning by the 5:14 from Cannon

Street every night. Mr. St. Clair is now thirty-seven years of

age, is a man of temperate habits, a good husband, a very

affectionate father, and a man who is popular with all who know

him. I may add that his whole debts at the present moment, as far

as we have been able to ascertain, amount to £ 88 10s., while he

has £ 220 standing to his credit in the Capital and Counties

Bank. There is no reason, therefore, to think that money troubles

have been weighing upon his mind.