[The Daffodil Mystery by Edgar Wallace]@TWC D-Link bookThe Daffodil Mystery CHAPTER XIX 2/16
Purbrake & Store, but we have taken on the work at the request of Mr.Purbrake, who very naturally wishes to have an independent investigation, as there seems to be some question of defalcation on the part of one of the employees.
This, coupled with the tragic death of Mr.Lyne, has made it all the more necessary that an outside firm should be called in to look into the books." "That I understand," said Tarling, "and of course, the Commissioner quite appreciates the difficulty of your task.
I've come along rather to procure information for my own purpose as I am doubly interested----" Sir Felix looked up sharply. "Mr.Tarling ?" he repeated, looking at the card again.
"Why, of course! I understand that letters of administration are to be applied for on your behalf ?" "I believe that is so," said Tarling quietly.
"But my interest in the property is more or less impersonal at the moment.
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