"Mr. Layton, I am Inspector Fay—in charge of the investigations of the death of Miss Christine Manderson, at Richmond, on Tuesday night. I want you to be good enough to answer the questions I have to ask you as clearly as possible."
"Certainly," the young man replied, unhesitatingly.
"To begin with—did you go to Richmond on that night?"
"I did."
"Were you alone?"
"I was."
"Did you call at Mr. Copplestone's house at half-past eight?"
"Yes."
"You asked to see Mr. Copplestone?"
"Yes."