“Well suggested. Where is the body?”
Mr. Barnes was silent.
He acted like a man who is uncertain what answer to make to best aid the course of justice.
The detective did not wait long for an answer, but went on:
“In what room was the deed committed?”
“In his own room.”
“Where is that?”
“On the next floor.”
“The murder is supposed to have taken place during the night?”
“It is known that such was the case.”