"Then why did you tell me to ask her about Ferris?"
"Because I wanted to be sure of something; and that fainting has enlightened me."
"Can't you tell me more?" cried Gebb, with some indignation.
"No, I cannot," answered Prain, bluntly. "Get Miss Wedderburn's permission, and I will. But even if you did know, the knowledge would be of no use to you."
"Has Miss Wedderburn any theory about this murder?"
"Not that I know of. You saw her last, Mr. Gebb."
"Does she know who killed Miss Gilmar?"
"Why not ask her?" said Prain, evading the question.
"I did; and I can't make out what she means. She says that Dean is innocent, but won't give her reason. Now, Parge declares that Dean is guilty."
"Well, Mr. Gebb, perhaps he is."