"The poor man that was murdered?
You knew him ?" "I remember him very well indeed," assented Mr.Pursey.

"Yes, although I only met him once, I've a very complete recollection of the man.

I spent a very pleasant evening with him and one or two more of his profession--better sort of police and detectives, you know--at a friend's of mine, who was one of our Wilchester police officials--oh, it's--yes--it must be thirty years since.

They'd come from London, of course, on some criminal business.

Deary me!--the tales them fellows could tell!" "Thirty years is a long time, sir," observed Stoner politely.
"Aye, but I remember it quite well," said Mr.Pursey, with a confident nod.