"The ground looked as if a fight had taken place.

Of course it might have been a dozen other things." Miss Cornelia started.
"Just about ten-thirty Lizzie heard somebody cry out, in the grounds," she said.
The detective looked Beresford over till the latter grew a little uncomfortable.
"I don't suppose it has any bearing on the case," admitted the latter uneasily.

"But it's interesting." The detective seemed to agree.

At least he slipped the watch in his pocket.
"Do you always carry a flashlight, Mr.Beresford ?" asked Miss Cornelia a trifle suspiciously.
"Always at night, in the car." His reply was prompt and certain.
"This is all you found ?" queried the detective, a curious note in his voice.
"Yes." Beresford sat down, relieved.

Miss Cornelia followed his example.