“It was you who heard Mr. Mark yesterday, wasn’t it? I hope the inspector was nice to you?”
“Yes, thank you, sir.”
“‘It’s my turn now. You wait,’” murmured Antony to himself.
“Yes, sir. Nasty-like. Meaning to say his chance had come.”
“I wonder.”
“Well, that’s what I heard, sir. Truly.”
Antony looked at her thoughtfully and nodded.
“Yes. I wonder. I wonder why.”
“Why what, sir?”
“Oh, lots of things, Elsie.... It was quite an accident your being outside just then?”