No, I'm sorry, but I cannot come to luncheon tomorrow, nor go to Brooklands again this week.
You see, this dreadful murder which I spoke of will necessitate my presence at an inquest, and the police seem to attach much significance to the visit to Mrs.Lester last night of a man whom I saw in the street, and whom Bates and I heard entering and leaving the poor lady's flat....

Bates?
O, he is my general factotum.

He and his wife keep house for me....

Yes, I'll gladly let you know the earliest date when I'll be free.

Then you and I can go into the flying proposition thoroughly....
No.