Am I not right ?" "Well, you seem to be," answered Speed.
"Seem?
Why, it is as plain as day.

There cannot be any mistake." "All right," said Speed; "go ahead.

What next ?" "What next?
There were twenty-six people around that table, with two servants to wait on them, making twenty-eight in all.

There were twenty-six, I think you said, including Mr.Brenton." "That is correct." "Very well.

One of those twenty-seven persons has poisoned Mr.Brenton.
Do you follow me ?" "We do," answered Speed; "we follow you as closely as you have ever followed a criminal! Go on." "Very well, so much is clear.