“I shouldn’t think so,” he replied, “though personally I should say that all hypnotic drugs are better left alone. The preparation is a secret. I do notice that people who take them come back for them, which seems to suggest that they are effective.”
I went straight to Peakborough and interviewed Mr. Pepster.
“I’ve something I want you to do,” I said to him.
“Good! Is it important?”
“I think so. I fancy things are beginning to move.”
“I’m glad to hear it,” he retorted grimly. “As for me, I’m absolutely fed up. The case is getting on my nerves. But what is it?”
“I want to know all there is to be known about Nora Lepley.”
“Yes?”
“And about Grainger, a Midlington chemist.”
“But what connection is there—?”