Of course," said Marchmont.

"I had forgotten that for the moment.

The body was identified beyond doubt.

You don't dispute the identity of the body, do you ?" "Certainly not," replied Thorndyke.
Here Mr.Winwood grasped his hair with both hands and stuck his elbows on his knees, while Marchmont drew forth a large handkerchief and mopped his forehead.

Stephen Blackmore looked from one to the other expectantly, and finally said: "If I might make a suggestion, it would be that, as Dr.Thorndyke has shown us the pieces now of the puzzle, he should be so kind as to put them together for our information." "Yes," agreed Marchmont, "that will be the best plan.