Friends she has in plenty, but no one who claims relationship with her, or who raises the least objection to anything I do." He seemed about to ask another question, but refrained and allowed her to depart after some final injunction as to what she should do in case of certain emergencies.

Then he had a talk with the proprietor, which added little or nothing to his present knowledge; and these duties off his mind, he went downtown.
As he expected, he found the Chief Inspector awaiting him.

The death of Madame Duclos had added still another serious complication to the many with which this difficult affair was already encumbered, and he was anxious to talk over the matter with one who had been on the spot and upon whose impressions he consequently could rely.
But when he heard all that Mr.Gryce had to say on the subject, he grew as serious as the detective himself could wish, even going so far as to propose an immediate ride over to the District Attorney's office.
Fortunately, they found that gentleman in and ready to listen, though it was evident he expected little from the conference.

But his temper changed as Mr.Gryce opened up his theory and began to substantiate it with facts.

The looks which he exchanged with the Chief Inspector grew more and more earnest and inquiring, and when Mr.Gryce reached that portion of his report which connected Mr.Roberts so indisputably with the arrow, he called in his assistant and together they listened to what Mr.Gryce had further to say.
With this addition to his audience, the old man's manner changed and became a trifle more formal.