As soon as the news of the murder spread abroad the dance broke up.

Amidst the wondering crowd, slowly dispersing in their carriages, he could easily slip away unseen, for the police, of course, were sure that David Hume killed his cousin.

Don't you see, Winter ?" The inspector did not see.
"You are making up a fine tale, Mr.Brett," he said doggedly, "but I'm blessed if I can follow your reasoning." "No, of course not.

Eighteen months of settled conviction are not to be dispelled in an instant.

But accept my theory.