“What’s that?”
Burke put a significant finger to his forehead.
“Look here,” said Derrick suddenly, “I want to know something. What’s the next move, now that the matter is in your hands?”
“There’s the inquest, perhaps to-morrow, but maybe the day after. It depends on Dr. Henry.”
“And then?”
“The trial of Blunt and Martin, of course.”
“Just what will they be tried for?”
“Housebreaking, attempted theft, and possible complicity in the murder of Mr. Millicent.”
“Then take Martin first. He did not break into this house. I sent for him.”
“That may be true, sir, but you can’t say that for the other fellow, and they seem to be in pretty close touch and to have worked together.” Burke paused and looked puzzled. “I don’t very well see how they can be separated in this affair, judging by what you’ve said yourself in the last day or two.”