Half a dozen special reporters travelled down in the train with me and pestered me with questions all the way.

They are coming along here later for a statement for the evening editions.

But never mind the journalists--let us get to work without further loss of time.

Have you made a list of all the guests who have been stopping in the house ?" "Not yet.

Here is a sketch plan of the moat-house interior and the grounds which you may find useful." "Thanks.