The detective, without any show of excitement, said:
“There they are again!”
“Shall we follow them?”
“It is not very material.”
In astonishment, Barnes cried:
“Surely it is material to follow such sure evidence of the body of a man who has been murdered?”
“Who says that Mr. Field has been murdered?”
“I do—the evidence does.”
“Not to me.”
“Do you mean it?”