"You are doing so well now that it would be a pity for anyone to interfere." There was a world of sarcasm in his voice as he spoke.

"If you will let me know how your investigations go," he continued, "I shall be happy to give you any help I can.

In the meantime I should like to speak to the constable who found the body.

Can you give me his name and address ?" Lestrade glanced at his note-book.

"John Rance," he said.