"I want you to--to be present, in fact.

This gentleman is a friend of yours ?" "An acquaintance of an hour," interposed Gilling, with ready wit.

"I have just come to stay at the inn--for my health's sake." "Perhaps you'll be kind enough to accompany us ?" said Greyle.

"The fact is, Mr.Copplestone, we've found Mr.Bassett Oliver's body." "I thought so," remarked Copplestone.
"And as soon as the police come up," continued Greyle, "I want you all to see exactly where it is.

No one's touched it--no one's been near it.