But you erred greatly in the choice of your parents.

There are far too many Hume-Frazers in existence." "Please tell me what is the matter ?" "Read those." Brett tossed the detective's telegrams across the table.
Hume puzzled over them.
"I think we ought to know who that fat man was," he said.
"We do know.

She is a fat woman, the ex-barmaid from Ipswich.

Next time, they will send out the youthful Jiro in a perambulator." "But why are you so furious about it ?" demanded Hume.

"Was it so important to ascertain what she did during that hour and a quarter ?" "Important! It is the only real clue given us since 'Rabbit Jack' saw a man like you standing motionless in the avenue.".