Markham leaned over and rested both hands on the
desk.
Markham regarded her for a moment, deliberating. I
never inquired into the make or caliber of Captain Leacocksfirearms, she returned
carelessly. You were very kind to lend me my cigarette holder, she saidpleasantly,
laying it on his desk.
Dont let it spoil your entire day, said Markham
acridly.
I felt postively elated when thebustling lad with
the thick glasses announced his presence. Ah, there speaks the voice of Gods great
common people!
Is it not a fact that Captain Philip Leacock owned
just such apistol as Mr. The cigarettebutts may, y know, be evidence of a previous
conversazione. I felt postively elated when thebustling lad with the thick glasses
announced his presence.
Those fishing rods are the onlything weve
got.
Clairsrehearsals and sometimes called for her in a
taxicab.
Imprimis: the lady was in thehouse at the time the
shot was fired.
Sergeant Heath is here, Swacker informed him, and
wants to seeyou if youre not too busy.
Imprimis: the lady was in thehouse at the time the
shot was fired. A faint ring of musical laughter greeted this question.
So much for that particular evening, he
resumed.
As the door closed on Heath, Vance looked up at
Markham with a slysmile. Do yourealize the possible consequences of your
attitude?
The cigarettebutts may, y know, be evidence of a
previous conversazione. Its quite simple, y know, Vance replied, with a quizzical
twitchof the lips. Without another word, she walked calmly from the
room.
The lady, herself could doubtless appease your
curiosity.
At this point Markhams secretary came to the door
and announced thearrival of Miss St. Markham glanced at the clock over the door.