He came at once, and drew the body out of the water." "And you recognized the dead woman as the one you saw last night ?" "Yes." "At about ten minutes to eleven ?" "Yes." "Is it likely, sir, that any other person saw her in these grounds a bit earlier ?" "What do you mean ?" "Well, sir, I can't put it much plainer.

Could anybody else have seen her here, say about 10.15 ?" Grant met the policeman's inquiring glance squarely before he answered.
"It is possible, of course," he said, "but most unlikely." "Were you alone here at that hour ?" Again Grant sought and held that inquisitive gaze, held it until Robinson affected to consult his notes.

There was a moment of tense silence.

Then the reply came with an icy stubbornness that was not to be denied.
"I decline absolutely to be cross-examined about my movements.

If you are unable or unwilling to order the removal of the body, I'll telegraph to the chief of police at Knolesworth, and ask him to act.