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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1920
Page
15
A dialogue driven scene features detective Elphick and barrister Sparge discussing the case of a murder under the alias John Marbury. Sparks exposes pressure from Mr Elphick while the old barrister probes for solid evidence and the truth behind Roald Breton and related suspects.
Spargo returns to the room as two frightened figures react to his startling disclosure. Miss Phavis shows wary defiance, while Mr Septinus Elphick trembles with mixed fear and awe. The revelation unsettles both, confirming that the secret has effectively come to light.
The text reveals that Ronald Breton is actually Maitland: a son whose secret existence he believed could never be uncovered is finally exposed, bringing a long buried truth into the open. The confession surfaces at last, casting doubt on previously held beliefs and isolation surrounding the knowledge.
Sparga urges Elphick to hear explanations after hinting the truths shared frighten him. Elphick steadies himself with liquor and asks to explain what was done for the boy’s sake. Spargo asserts he bears no wish to harm Breton as the scene ends with a tease of continuation on Tuesday.
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