She's a jolly good sort, and a chat with another woman will be far more beneficial than the society of detectives and lawyers and such-like strange fowl.

Keep your spirits up, Miss Beale.

Nothing that you can say or do now will restore the life so cruelly taken, but you and I, each in our own way, can strive to bring the murderer to justice.

I am convinced that a distinct step in that direction will be taken this very day.

You can count on seeing or hearing from me as soon as possible after I have discussed matters with Mr.Forbes.Meanwhile, don't forget to have a lawyer representing you at the inquest." They parted as though they were friends of long standing.