“And now we come to you, Bob.”

“Oh, I’m no use. I have a proved alibi already. I’m in the same position as your revered stepfather.”

“Put yourself down all the same.”

PersonsMovementsEvidence for Movements
ElleryWalking about 10.15 to about midnightGloucester
Home and bedLandlady

“But did you stay in bed?”

“And slept like a top.”

“That only leaves Uncle Harry.”

“Oh, he left in his car at 10.15, and went straight back to Hampstead. He told me the police had made inquiries, and confirmed that he got back at 10.45, and did not go out again.”

“Put him down.”

PersonsMovementsEvidence for Movements
LucasLeft Liskeard House by car 10.15All of us
Arrived home 10.45 and stayed therePolice satisfied