"Have you any idea if the weapon with which the crime was committed has been discovered ?" "That is a strange question for a detective to ask." "A very necessary one.

Well ?" "I know nothing about it," she said in an almost inaudible voice.
"Do you know Mrs.Herne ?" "I have met her once or twice here." "Did you like her ?" "I can hardly say.

I did not take much notice of her.

She appeared to be agreeable, but she was over-dressed and used a perfume which I disliked." "Had you ever met anyone using such a perfume before ?" "No.

It was strong and heavy.