Clarice read the interview; you had described in it your march to Boruwimi, and she sent through Mallinson at once an invitation to you.

I only found that out the night you were introduced to us at the theatre.

It made me certain that she had suspicions, and I admit that I asked you to call in the hope of allaying them.

I believed, foolishly as it seems, that if I was cordial, she would give up any ideas she might have, that you were connected in any way with Gorley's death.

Afterwards, Drake, I need hardly tell you, I was glad you came here upon other grounds.' Mr.Le Mesurier leaned forward in his chair and touched Drake upon the knee.