Yes, sir. There was nothing of a suspicious nature to be seen."
"Thank you," said Amberley.
The sergeant shut his notebook. "No more questions, sir?"
"No, thanks, Sergeant," said Amberley tranquilly.
"Then I'll be getting back to the station, sir. Sorry to have knocked you up, Mr. Fountain. I expect the inspector will want to see you tomorrow."
Fountain nodded somewhat gloomily. "Yes, I expect he will," he agreed. "I shall be in all the morning."
"Well, if that's all," said Anthony, "I'm going back to bed. And I'd like to take a gun with me. I should feel happier."
"I'm sure I'm not surprised, sir," said the sergeant cordially.
"You come with me, Sergeant," invited Anthony. "What we both need is a drink."
Fountain was roused to his duties as host. "Of, course. What am I thinking about? You'll have a drink too, won't you, Amberley?"