CHAPTER XV
AND MANY MUST BE QUESTIONED
By the time the police officers reached the outer hall door, Luke had received his order of dismissal. He stood on the step for a moment, undecided what to do, and saw the two men coming out of his uncle's study.
They raised their hats as they met him on the door step, and one of them said politely:
"Mr. Luke de Mountford?"
"That is my name," replied Luke.
"Mine is Travers—attached to Scotland Yard. Could I ask you a few questions?"
"Certainly, but not in my uncle's house, I think."
"Of course not; where do you suggest?"
"Here on the door step if you like."