“In Doctor Von Blon’s. He was here to tea——”
“And who suggested the ride, Sproot?”
“I really couldn’t say, sir. They were sort of debating about it when I came in to clear away the tea things.”
“Repeat everything you heard!” Vance spoke rapidly and with more than a trace of excitement.
“When I entered the room the doctor was saying as how he thought it would be a good thing for the young ladies to get some fresh air; and Miss Sibella said she’d had enough fresh air.”
“And Miss Ada?”
“I don’t remember her saying anything, sir.”
“And they went out to the car while you were here?”
“Yes, sir. I opened the door for them.”
“And did Doctor Von Blon go in the car with them?”