Am I right ?" "You are perfectly correct, doctor," replied Stratton.
"Very well, then.

Now, I assure you that I am entirely innocent.

Of course, I appreciate the fact that this assurance will not in the slightest degree affect your opinion, but I am interested in knowing why you came to your conclusion, and perhaps by putting our heads together, even if I dislike you and you hate me, we may see some light on this matter that has hitherto been hidden.

I presume you have no objection at all to co-operate with me ?" "None in the least," was the reply.
"Very well, then.

Now, don't mind my feelings at all, but tell me exactly why you have suspected me of being a murderer." "Well," answered Stratton, "in the first place we must look for a motive.