One never knows how these inquiries twist and turn." "Thank you," said Grant, smiling at the journalist's tact.

"I'll order tea to be got ready while you're taking your pictures.

By the way, what sort of detective is Mr.Charles F.Furneaux ?" "A pocket marvel," was the enthusiastic answer.

"Haven't you heard of him before?
Well, you wouldn't, unless you followed famous cases professionally.

He seldom appears in the courts--generally manages to wriggle out of giving direct evidence.