For the first time a stifled groan escaped from Anderson's lips.

What hand had done this murder?
They left the shed.

Anderson inquired what doctor had been sent for.

He recognised the name given as that of a Kamloops man whom he knew and respected; and he went on to look for him at the hotel.
For some time he and the doctor paced a trail beside the line together.
Among other facts that Anderson got from this conversation, he learnt that the American authorities had been telegraphed to, and that a couple of deputy sheriffs were coming to assist the Canadian police.

They were expected the following morning, when also the coroner's inquest would be held.
As to Anderson's own share in the interview, when the two men parted, with a silent grasp of the hand, the Doctor had nothing to say to the bystanders, except that Mr.Anderson would have some evidence to give on the morrow, and that, for himself, he was not at liberty to divulge what had passed between them.
It was by this time late.