“Nothing whatever, except that she seems to have plenty of money, and looks the lady.”
“When did she come?”
“Three days ago.”
“What is No. 717?”
“Two bedrooms, a parlour, and a bath.”
“I should like to know if she has had callers, and who they are; also, if the house detective knows anything of her movements?”
“One moment, sir,” said Banks—
“And you might inquire also,” Harleston added, “as to the bald-headed man who is her companion this evening?”
“Very good, sir,” said Banks, and went out.
“I tell you there are quite too many women in this affair,” Harleston muttered—and went back to inspecting the chart.