At least, so I gathered from dad." "Ah, well.

He feels lonely, no doubt, and wishes to chat about recent strange events in Steynholme.

And that brings me to the reason why I sought this chat under such peculiar conditions.

You realize my handicap, Miss Martin?
If I were seen talking to you, or even entering your house as apart from the post office, people would begin to wonder.

You follow that, don't you ?" Yes, Doris did follow it.