When next he spoke it was only to increase the crazy inconsequence of their talk.
"Later--perhaps today--perhaps it may never be necessary--I may explain myself to your heart's content," he said slowly.

"At present I am here to ask a favor.

In the first place, is Mrs.Lester's flat in charge of the police ?" "I suppose so," said Theydon.
"Is there a detective or constable on duty there now ?" "I am not sure.

I imagine there is not.

When the Scotland Yard men and I came out after midnight they locked the door and took away the key.
The--er--body is at the mortuary, awaiting the opening of the inquest at three o'clock." "Ah! I hoped that would be so.