"Have I made my request clear, or shall I repeat it ?" "Have you any objection to answering a few questions, my lord ?" said the detective.
"None whatsoever." "When did you and Count Vassilan arrive in New York ?" "At twenty minutes after eight to-night." "How did you ascertain what was happening with regard to your daughter ?" "By inquiry." "Of course, but from whom ?" "From the minister who performed an unauthorized ceremony." "How did you know where to go so promptly to secure information ?" "I was kept informed of my daughter's movements by agents." "Who were they ?" "Their names will be given at the right time." "The right time is now." "You are not a magistrate.

I take it you are a police officer." "Your lordship may feel well assured on that point.

It is exactly because I am a police officer that I press for a reply.

Your grievance against Mr.John D.Curtis is much more of a matter for a civil than a criminal court.

I guess he has broken the law, but the machinery for putting it in motion is not under my control.