Deception and Hidden Agendas

Multiple characters, including Mrs. Conway and Sullivan, operate with hidden motives, using lies, forged notes, and secret meetings to manipulate events and protect themselves.

The narrator's forged notes and the mysterious intruder who throws a body into his berth hint at hidden schemes and concealed identities.

The narrator conceals his encounter with the bronze-haired woman, and the thief's identity remains hidden.

The narrator's borrowed clothing and the exchange of glances between the young woman and her companion suggest hidden secrets and deception.

The switched bags, the hidden dirk, and the mysterious wallet belonging to Simon Harrington suggest deliberate deception and concealed motives.