The only conceivable motive was that which had been suggested by Sir Henry, that if the family could be scared away a comfortable and permanent home would be secured for the Barrymores.
El único motivo plausible era el sugerido por Sir Henry: si se conseguía asustar a la familia de manera que no volviera a la mansión, los Barrymore dispondrían de manera permanente de un hogar muy cómodo.