That boy has the stuff in him." "But what shall I do ?" I demanded.
Colonel Hughes smiled.
"It makes little difference what you do," he said.

"Norman Fraser-Freer did not kill his brother, and that will be proved in due time." He considered for a moment.

"Bray no doubt would be glad to have you alter your testimony, since he is trying to fasten the crime on the young lieutenant.

On the whole, if I were you, I think that when the opportunity comes to-morrow I should humor the inspector." "You mean--tell him I am no longer certain as to the hour of that struggle ?" "Precisely.

I give you my word that young Fraser-Freer will not be permanently incriminated by such an act on your part.