In the hall the chauffeur was lighting a
cigarette.
You dont know our police system, or you wouldnt be
so sure. Was her detention remotely connected with that strip of steel?
It was a lady who drove up to the door in a
Rolls.
Its rum that they should all be away
together!
Tom Cawler was still staring at the
ground.
I have done business with him; in fact, I once
bought an Australian property from him.
Never mind what youre surprised at, she said
tartly.
She had caught a glimpse of the passage when Dr
Cody had opened the door.
Youll wait here, my young lady, till you change
your mind.
Sybil had never met the stout and smiling man who
came to meet her.
I can bring a couple of men with me - Inspector
Elbert and Sergeant Staynes.
It was Cody speaking; he remembered the voice
now.
Ive seen her lick that little boy till he couldnt
stand. You will find books in my room that will interest you.
Youll wait here, my young lady, till you change
your mind.
Perhaps it was the acute tension of the moment
which left that queer after - taste in her mouth. This is a good job and Im not
going to lose it. It was from South Weald, Sussex - -Dick uttered an oath. She woke
with a wildly beating heart and sat up.
I can bring a couple of men with me - Inspector
Elbert and Sergeant Staynes. You told me my mother was on her way, interrupted Sybil
suspiciously. Because, if thats your idea, youre going to get a shock.
I do not expect you to do, that, said Mr Cody
hastily. She saw him turn pale and gripped him by the arm.