"That's a great pity. I—er—understand the police are holding a chap named Egan?"
"Yes—Jim Egan, of the Reef and Palm Hotel."
"Just what evidence have they against Egan, Mr. Winterslip?"
John Quincy was suddenly aware of Chan looking at him in a peculiar way. "Oh, they've dug up several things," he answered vaguely.
"Mr. Chan, you are a member of the police force," Captain Cope went on. "Perhaps you can tell me?"
Chan's little eyes narrowed. "Such matters are not yet presented to public," he replied.
"Ah, yes, naturally." Captain Cope's tone suggested disappointment.
"You have interest in this murder, I think?" Chan said.
"Why, yes—every one out this way is puzzling about it, I fancy. The thing has so many angles."
"Is it possible that you were an acquaintance with Mr. Dan Winterslip?" the detective persisted.