17.
Furneaux opened the door.
"You soon got rid of your friend, then ?" said the detective, while they were on the way to rejoin Winter.
"Yes.

It was just what I imagined--a pressing invitation to plunge forthwith into Mr.Forbes's project for the regeneration of mankind.

I had to tell him frankly that you gentlemen had first claim on me.

I suppose I shall be wanted at the inquest ?" "Not tomorrow.

The coroner will hear the medical evidence, and that of Ann Rogers, if she is in a condition to appear, and there will be an adjournment for a week." "Ah, that reminds me.