“I think so, I didn’t really notice.”
“You’ve noticed the Japanese bow at the end of the library, haven’t you?”
“No!—I mean, yes, of course I have!”
“Have you seen it anywhere else in the house lately?”
“No, I haven’t, Mr. ——”
“Landis. Have you seen or heard anyone shooting with a bow and arrow on the third floor since last Tuesday?”
“No, Mr. Landis, I haven’t,” she answered readily, her manner calming a little.
“Have you the faintest idea who murdered your father?” he persisted monotonously.
“Of—of course not! How could I?”