“I am ready for you to do what you please here, now.�
“Very well.�
“There is only one thing that I would like to suggest, in case you wish me to leave the room.�
“I have no wish for you to leave the room. That is for you to decide for yourself. But what is the suggestion?�
“It seems to me that my daughter could not have done this terrible thing without leaving some word for me somewhere. It seems incredible that she should take her own life in the manner she has done it, and leave no message behind her. I want to ask you to search diligently for such a message. For a letter or a written line. There must be something, somewhere.�
“Why are you so certain that she took her own life, Mr. Lynne?� Nick asked quietly.
“Why, everything points to that.�
“Do you think so? Have you considered everything, since you speak of everything?�
“Yes, yes, yes, of course I have.�
“But, nevertheless, Mr. Lynne, there is one thing that you have overlooked.�