‘Can you describe him?’
‘He was an elderly gentleman. Well dressed; obviously well-to-do. He said his name was Franklin Marshland.’
I drew in a slow deep breath, asked, ‘Short, suntanned, beaky nose and very small feet?’
‘I didn’t notice his feet, Mr. Malloy, but the rest is right.’
‘And Miss Henderson left almost immediately after? Did she seem upset?’
‘I wouldn’t say upset, but perhaps a little flustered. She seemed very anxious to go. I was rather surprised. I think I told you. She had reserved the room for a week.’
‘Did she take a taxi?’
‘I believe she did. The porter will remember her.’
‘If we could find the taxi-driver, he might know where she went.’
The clerk was taking a lot of interest by now.