The Superintendent was watching him closely. “So what did you do, Mr Vereker?”
“I went to Monte Carlo,” replied Roger.
“You went to Monte Carlo?” repeated the Superintendent.
“Seemed an obvious thing to do,” said Roger. “I've been wanting to try out a System for some time.”
“You threw away a certain two hundred a year for a flimsy chance of making some money gambling?”
“Why not?” asked Roger, eyeing him blandly.
The Superintendent glanced rather helplessly at Giles. Giles's lips quivered.
“Yes, that's in the part,” he said.
Hannasyde turned back to Roger. “When did you leave for Monte Carlo?”
“Next morning,” said Roger.