But Charles Turold had no reason to examine the body.

Perhaps Dr.Ravenshaw told him.

I must ask him." "It is a terrible and ghastly crime," said Mr.Brimsdown, in an effort to turn the mind of his companion in another direction.

"There is something about it that I do not understand--some deep mystery which has not yet been fathomed.

Was it really his daughter?
If so, how did she escape from the room and leave the door locked inside?
Escape from these windows is plainly impossible." He crossed to the window, and stood for a moment looking down at a grey sea tossing in futile restlessness.