By that means I learnt your address, and I came here quickly, hoping to save you some of the agony which the appearance of a policeman or detective would have caused.

Unfortunately, I have proved but a sorry substitute for an official messenger." "Oh, no, no, Mr.Curtis.

You have been most kind, most considerate.
If anyone is to blame, it is I." "Will you pardon me, then, if I remind you that time is pressing?
Even a half-hour gained to-night by the authorities may be invaluable.

If you are able to supply any clew, the least hint of motive, the most shadowy of guesses at a personality behind this beastly crime, you will be rendering a great service." "Please, please, give me time to think.

I am not heartless--indeed I am not.