"Mr. Carter was with him in the library for about half an hour."
"Did you happen to hear what was said?" asked the Inspector.
"Certainly not," replied Peake frigidly.
"Any sounds of altercation?"
"Upon my way through the hall, I noticed that Baker's voice was unbecomingly raised," admitted Peake.
"What about today? Has he been here again?"
"He has not been here to my knowledge."
"And is he the only person you know of who might have wanted to murder Mr. Carter?"
"Oh no, Inspector!" said Peake calmly.
The Inspector looked narrowly at him. "Come on, then: out with it! What other enemies had he got?"