Sergeant Pengowan does not strike me as the kind of man capable of bringing to light any mystery which may be hidden behind my brother's supposed suicide.

He does not look at all intelligent.

I thought of sending a telegram to Scotland Yard, but I decided to see you first." The hint was not lost on Inspector Dawfield, but it was unnecessary.

It was his duty to look into her complaint and make further inquiries into the case.
"Your statement shall certainly be investigated," he said emphatically.

"I am rather short of men just now, but I'll see if I can get Bodmin to send over a man.