"Oh indeed," said Merry ironically. "And what did you say?"
"I told the man I saw--his name is Jasher--of my cousin's death, and of all the circumstances connected with it. I arranged with him that he should take up the case. I asked him to see you."
Merry shook his head. "That might do very well if you were the heir, professor. But as matters stand, I do not see how you can pay."
"No," said Bocaros dolefully; "yet I think Calvert should employ this man, and see what can be done."
"We will select the man who is to be employed," said Merry sharply.
"In that case I'll hunt out the matter myself," declared the Greek, taking up his hat. "I am determined to solve this mystery. Calvert----"
"You may be sure that we will advise Mr. Calvert to do the right thing," said Merry, rising in his turn. "He inherits ten thousand a year, and I expect he will see that the assassin is brought to justice, if such a thing is possible."
"It is possible," said Bocaros determinedly. "My poor cousin must have had some reason to go to that house. I don't know Fane, and I don't know Brand. But one of these two men killed her."
"What makes you say that?" asked Merry quickly.
"It is Jasher's opinion on hearing the case."