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reesen we came here in the first place," he said. _ “Flash Cardew? It's a job after his own heart. as you said, This grapeﬂ-uit is good." “You're welcome. Bacon and ens does me." "I was "thinking it over last night." Dollimore said. "People like the ones we're dealing with don't run risks for e few rings. They're after far bigger game." "Go on." said Ducros evenly. “I can eat and listen." “What about this for a theory? Roiliter is a knave " “We shall learn about that pres- ently," Ducros put in, "I sent in a chit with the Finger-print people this morning. There should be a ‘phone message very soon." "He" n knave,” Dollimore re- sumed. “He and the Rang have not hold of that son in Paris-- a wast- er. Mrs. Lewin dies-ostensibly murdered for the sake of her few. ellery. Her money 300s to the aon_ ihnt is to the gang who probably have ‘rim in their power. The s-m authorizes Rolliber to go ahczxd With the rtdministration of tha es- tate. We've got to get hold of that son: as I see it, the whole case

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“You hoard what Roiiiier said." Dﬂllimﬂrg nodded: "Still, I shall be surprised if he tums up —or. mther if we're allowed to see him. He's got a water-iirzht alibi unless We can upset it. After all, ieither Fernandez nor the solicitor stand to gain hv her death-apart from ihe son. By the way. the nephew. Pnrminier, is on the 'phone. Shall I ask him to coma here?"

"I sunposg so. Fmnkly. I'm in the dark. I don't know what else to suggest. As far as clues go there aren't any, Not what you- might call clues."

leave clues all over the place —~ unless they're designed to lead us up the garden.”

"Thnt little girl isn't down yet, apparently."

"No I was wondeﬁkig about her. I hope she's all right. I"! 'phone Parminter then?"

"You've finished your breakfast?" Ducros asked, helping himself to another slice of toast.

"Yes. land it would he better for. your figure if you had as well," Dol- limore said with a smile,

"Of zourse there aren't. The job.

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"No-'-noi” smiled Dollimore. "That's just his manner. Isn't i: a. they went; down the steps. _

"I ‘had no idea last night that you were a detective," she said.

"I'm beginning to wonder if I .am," hc said, "So far, we haven't detected very much in this case."

“I was awake all night." she said "thinking."

“l’m sorry. But I suppose it was to be expected."

There were shadows beneath hcr eyes, but to DollImo-re she was even ovelier than she had been the previous evening.

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The policeman on duty there struck the one inharmonious note. He saluted Inspector Doilimore as this morning." he said.

"And I should have taker- Mrs. Lewln for a run in the car. It's wicked. Mr. Doillmore." she burst out, "She was the nicest woman I have ever known. She was more like a mother to me." .

He nodded: "As a mother. she had not been particularly lucky."

Rarmlnter was unaware of what had happened. but apparently took the news very calmly: "I'll come at once. I shall be over within half an hour."

"Thank you."

As Dollimore turned from the 'phone he saw Mary Stennim; com- ing down the stairs. She was pale. but appeared to be qulu compas- ed.

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At the sight of Mary Stcnning descending the siai-rs, Dolllmore paused and greeted her.

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“A mp of tee-all I want."

"Please do. I wanted to talk to you. Mr. Ducros seems so suspic- ious. somehow."

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"I smippose you“wil1 have to make new plans now?" he asked after a silence.

"Yes. Something will turn up."

“I hope W‘! shall keep in touch with each other."

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