The thing is to question as many as we can get hold of before they go.

As some of them knew Mrs.Heredith before her marriage, we may elicit something about her or her antecedents which will throw some light on the motive for the crime." "I do not think Sir Philip will care to have his guests questioned," remarked Captain Stanhill doubtfully.

"They must be all well-connected and very respectable people, or they would not have been invited here." "There have been very respectable and highly connected murderers before to-day, Captain Stanhill, as no doubt you are aware," rejoined Merrington caustically.
"The guests were all downstairs in the dining-room at the time the murder was committed," said Caldew.

"Miss Heredith told me so herself." "I am aware of that fact also," retorted Merrington sharply.
"Nevertheless, they must be seen.

We cannot afford to throw away a chance." "It is a delicate and awkward business," murmured the Chief Constable.
"It will be a delicate and awkward business for us if we don't lay our hands on this criminal," responded Merrington.