With a little gesture he indicated his desire that Inspector Jacks should proceed.
"My object in seeking for a personal interview with you, sir," Inspector Jacks continued, "is to ask you a somewhat peculiar question.

If I find that my investigations lead me in the direction which at present seems probable, it is no ordinary person whom I shall have to arrest when the time comes.

The reward which has been offered is a large one, and it is not for me to question the bona fide nature of it.

I would not presume, sir, even to ask you whether it was offered by reason of any outside pressure, but there is one question which I must ask.

Do you really wish, sir, that the murderer or murderers of these two men shall be brought to justice ?" Sir Edward looked at his companion in steadfast amazement.
"My dear Inspector," he said, "what is this that you have in your mind?
I hold no brief for any man capable of such crimes as these.
Representations have been made to us by the American Government that the murder of two of her citizens within the course of twenty-four hours, and the absence of any arrest, is somewhat of a reflection upon our police service.