"It was noon when I came in."
Dave consulted his watch, and was surprised to discover that it was now only a few minutes past one. It was evident, therefore, that Benito had indeed lost no time, and that his alarm had met with instant response.
"Now tell me, who did it?"
Benito flung his hands high. "God knows! Some enemy, of course; but Don
Eduardo had many."
"Not that sort of enemies. There was nobody who could wish to kill him."
"That is as it is."
"Haven't you any suspicions?"
"No, señor."
"You say Mrs. Austin is gone?"
"Yes."