"At the same time, Mr.Shopland, we must remember this.

If Miss Hyslop has any knowledge of the facts which are behind Mr.Bidlake's murder, it is more likely to be to her interest to keep them to herself, than to give them away to the police free gratis and for nothing.

Do you follow me ?" "Precisely, sir." "That being so," Francis continued, "I am going to make a proposition to you for what it is worth.

Where were you going when I met you this morning, Shopland ?" "To call upon you in Clarges Street, sir." "What for ?" "I was going to ask you if you would be so kind as to call upon Miss Daisy Hyslop, sir." Francis smiled.
"Great minds," he murmured.

"I will see the young lady this afternoon, Shopland." The detective raised his hat.