But Mr.Gryce found him no more clear-headed on this point than she.

He was the oldest man connected with the museum, and had been very much shaken up by what had occurred.

Really, he could not say whether anyone had passed across his line of vision at that time or not.

All he could be sure of was that no attempt had been made by anyone to reach the door after he had been bidden to close it.
So this clue ended like the rest in no thoroughfare.

Would he have any better luck with the subject of his next inquiry?
The young lady tabulated as No.