“That certainly is a poser,” replied Mr. Bathurst, “but we’ll find the answer before we’ve finished. Come in and have a look at her, Inspector. I would suggest that somebody drove it back.”
“Go on!” said Bannister.
CHAPTER XI.
A Newspaper and a Second Suit-Case
“Much petrol in the tank, Inspector?”
Bannister looked. “Very little, Mr. Bathurst.”
Anthony bent down and took a good look at each of the tyres. Bannister watched him.
“There’s one thing,” he added, “she hasn’t been cleaned up lately—certainly not since the last time she was taken out. I’d bank on that!”
Anthony agreed. “Doesn’t look like it, Inspector. I’ll tell you though what does strike me,” he went on.
“What’s that?” queried Bannister.
“The hood and the side-screens are up.” Anthony point to them.