# An Old Flame explained — The Black Mask

> Chapter companion for The Black Mask by E. W. Hornung.

## What happens

Raffles and Bunny encounter an old flame of Raffles, leading to a tense reunion that threatens to expose their criminal past.

## Themes in this chapter

### Deception and Performance

Raffles must maintain his false identity and charm to deflect suspicion when recognized by Faustina.

### Crime and Identity

The encounter threatens to unravel Raffles' carefully constructed alias and expose his criminal past.

## Character check-ins

### A. J. Raffles

Recognized by an old flame, risking exposure of his identity and past.

### Bunny

Accompanies Raffles and witnesses the tense encounter with the old flame.

### Faustina

The old flame who recognizes Raffles, creating a moment of peril.

## Key lines

> An Old Flame

A former romantic interest reappears, stirring up past emotions and dangers.

_The chapter title itself signals the central conflict._

## Links

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