[The Shrieking Pit by Arthur J. Rees]@TWC D-Link bookThe Shrieking Pit CHAPTER III 16/28
But what can I do for you, Mr.Colwyn ?" "First let me introduce to you Sir Henry Durwood," said Colwyn. "Durwood? Did you say Durwood ?" said the little man, eagerly advancing upon the specialist with outstretched hand.
"I'm delighted to meet one of our topmost men of science.
Your illuminating work on Elephas Meridionalis is a classic." "I'm afraid you're confusing Sir Henry with a different Durwood," said the detective, coming to the rescue.
"Sir Henry Durwood is the distinguished specialist of Harley Street, and not the paleontologist of that name.
We have called to make some inquiries about the murder which was committed somewhere near here last night." "The ruling passion, Mr.Colwyn, the ruling passion! Personally I should be only too glad of your assistance in the case in question, but I'm afraid there's no deep mystery to unravel--it's not worth your while.
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