"He seemed to consider it an important item, hiding some truth that would materially help this case.
What do you think, or rather, what is the general opinion on this point ?" "I have not heard.

I have seen the fact mentioned, but without comment.
It is a curious circumstance.

I will make a note of it.

You have no suggestions to offer on the subject ?" "None." "The clew is a small one," he smiled.
"So is the one offered by the array of bottles found on the kitchen table; yet the latter may lead directly to the truth.

Adelaide never dug those out of the cellar where they were locked up, and I'm sure I did not.