“A good suggestion,” said the detective. “When is it held?”
“On the 29th of this month.”
“Thanks, it’s worth consideration, but we won’t detain you longer, and so good night.”
“But you’ll be for calling agin, I suppose, before you lave the town?”
“Oh, certainly. We shall not lose sight of you. Besides, you know you may pick up some information.”
The landlady looked mysterious, and nodded.
Her three visitors took their departure.
“She knows more than she cares to tell,” said the sergeant to Wrench.
“You think so?”
“Yes I do.”