No, he waits until he has had a violent quarrel with her, of which the whole household is cognisant, and which naturally directs their suspicions upon him. 
He was clear and free from suspicion. 
mnli hypothesis: He was clear and free from suspicion.  premise: No, he waits until he has had a violent quarrel with her, of which the whole household is cognisant, and which naturally directs their suspicions upon him. 