"Well, I think it is quite possible that these children do know more about this mystery than you think, Goon," said Inspector Jenks. "We'll ask them, shall we?"
He turned to Fatty. "Perhaps you, Frederick Trotteville would like to say a few words?"
There was nothing that Fatty wanted more. He swelled up almost as importantly as Goon had done.
"I should like to say, Inspector, that we Five Find-Outers know who stole Dark Queen," said Fatty, very loudly and clearly. Tupping gave one of his snorts, and so did Goon. Luke looked thoroughly scared. Miss Trimble's glasses fell off, much to Bets' delight.
"Go on, Frederick," said the Inspector.
"I should like to explain, sir, exactly how the theft was committed," said Fatty. The others looked at him admiringly. Fatty always knew the right words to use.
"We should like to hear you, if I may so," said the Inspector gravely, with a little twinkle in his eyes.
"Well, Inspector, Dark Queen was stolen twice, as you know," said Fatty. "Both times Miss Harmer was out, and Mr. Tupping was in charge of the cats.
Mr. Goon's mouth fell open, and he stared at Fatty in astonishment.
"Now that..." he began — but Inspector Jenks stopped him.