Venus and Mars are often in trouble, but their devoted observers seldom, if ever." Grant warmed to this strange species of detective, though, if pressed for an instant decision, he would vastly have preferred that one of more orthodox style had been intrusted with an inquiry so vital to his own happiness and good repute.

Eager, however, to pour forth his worries into any official ear, he brought back the talk to a definite channel.
"Will you come to my place ?" he asked.

"I have much to say.

Let me assure you now, in Miss Martin's presence, that she is no more concerned in this ghastly business than any other young lady in the village." "But she is interested.

And _you_ are.