"The Sussex constabulary is quelled for the hour." "But, Mr.Furneaux, I recognize that hat!" said Doris, and it was notable that even Hart remained silent.
The detective looked at her strangely, but put no question.
"I am almost sure it belongs to our local Amateur Dramatic Society," went on the girl.

"It was worn by Mr.Elkin last November.

He played a burlesque of Svengali.

I was Trilby, and caught a horrid cold from walking about without shoes or stockings." "Don't tell me any more," was Furneaux's surprising comment.

"I'll do the rest.