"Of course," he continued, "it does not follow in the least that this person was in any way connected with the murder.

In fact, so far as I can tell at present, the chances are very much against it.

But at the same time it would interest my chief if you were able to identify him." The doctor nodded.
"I begin to understand," he said.
"If you will consider a day spent up in town equivalent to the treatment of twenty-five patients at your ordinary scale," Inspector Jacks said, "I shall be glad if you would accompany me there by the next train.
We will lunch together first, and look for our friend later in the afternoon." The doctor did not attempt to conceal the fact that he found this suggestion entirely satisfactory.

In less than half an hour, the two men were on their way to town.
Curiously enough, Penelope and Prince Maiyo met that morning for the first time in several days.

They were both guests of the Duchess of Devenham at a large luncheon party at the Savoy Restaurant.