“I haven't the slightest idea,” replied Randall. “The question interests me almost as little as Aunt Gertrude's remarks.”
“Of course, I see what you mean,” said Janet. “But if he was poisoned I'm sure we all want it cleared up.”
“Are you, darling?” said Randall solicitously.
“Well—well, you wouldn't want a thing like that to go unpunished, would you?” said Janet.
“If there's any doubt naturally we want it cleared up!” said Guy, looking defiantly at Mrs Lupton.
“That was not the tone you used this morning,” she commented dryly.
“You must not pay too much attention to Guy, Aunt Gertrude,” said Randall. “He is only trying to impress you.”
“Damn you, are you hinting that I've any reason for wanting it hushed up?” demanded Guy angrily.
“Shut up! he's only trying to get a rise out of you,” said Stella. She met Randall's ironic gaze, and said bluntly:
“Why are you so against a post-mortem?”