“Did he talk?” asked the interested Leon.
“After a while. We took a finger-print impression, and found that he was on the register. More than that, he is a ticket-of-leave man. As an ex-convict we can send him back to finish his unexpired time. I promised to say a few words for him, and he spilt everything. The most interesting item is that Oberzohn is planning to be married.”
“To be married? Who is this?” asked Manfred, in surprise. “Oberzohn?”
Leon nodded.
“Who is the unfortunate lady?” asked Leon.
There was a pause, and then:
“Miss Leicester.”
Manfred saw the face of his friend change colour, and guessed.
“Does he know when?” asked Leon in a different voice.
“No. The licence was issued over a week ago, which means that Oberzohn can marry any morning he likes to bring along his bride. What’s the idea, do you think?”