But my testimony, such as it is, is so slight and inconclusive that, of itself, no one could hang a cat on it." "Good gracious! That sounds interesting, though you have my sympathy.

It must be rather distressing to be mixed up in such an affair, even indirectly." Forbes struck precisely the right note of friendly inquiry.

He wished to hear more, and was at the same time relieved to find that Professor Scarth had not introduced a notorious malefactor in the guise of a young writer seeking material for an article on airships! Theydon could have laughed aloud at this comedy of errors, but the fact that at any moment it might develop into a tragedy exercises a wholesome restraint.
"I happen to live at No.

18 Innesmore Mansions," he said.

"Opposite--on the same floor, I mean--lives, or did live, a Mrs.Lester.I do not--" "Are you telling me that a Mrs.Lester of No.