In arresting and taking away Mr.Quest, you are removing from us the one man who is likely to be able to clear up this mystery." The Inspector pushed him gently on one side.
"You will excuse me, Professor," he said, "but this is no matter for argument.

If Mr.Quest can clear himself, no one will be more glad than I." Quest shrugged his shoulders.
"The Inspector will have his little joke," he observed drily.

"It's all right, girls.

Keep cool," he went on, as he saw the tears in Lenora's eyes.

"Come round and see me in the Tombs, one of you." "If I can be of any assistance," the Professor exclaimed, "I trust that you will not fail to call upon me, Mr.Quest.I repeat, Inspector," he added, "I am convinced that you are making a very grave mistake.