"This is pretty short notice. How long have you been on this other case?"
"A trifle over six months, sir."
"Don't you want a couple of days to rest up? I can let you have that very easily."
"It really makes no difference—I think I'll leave to-day, sir."
"Oh, a moment more, Inspector—"
Frawley halted.
"How long do you think this ought to take you?"
Frawley considered, and answered carefully:
"It'll be long, I think. You see, there are several circumstances that are unusual about this case."
"How so?"