Have all these stunning items of intelligence invaded your intellect only since you went to Middle Street ?" "No, not exactly, Mr.Brett.I must admit that each one of them is your discovery, except the fact that he is a Jap--always excepting that--but yesterday I strung them together, so to speak." "Ending your task by stringing Ooma, in imagination.

I allow you full credit for your sensational development--always excepting this, that I sent you to Middle Street.

Why did he kill Sir Alan?
How does his Japanese nationality elucidate an utterly useless and purposeless murder ?" "I don't know, Mr.Brett." "Unless I am much mistaken, you will learn to-night.

Holden is nearly due." The barrister resumed his stalk round the room.

In another minute he stopped to glance at his watch.
"Half-past seven," he murmured.