“Heard them?” snapped Bernard.
“Yes, sir. The door from the butler’s pantry into the back hall was open.”
“You didn’t see them?” asked Landis.
“No, sir. The swing door from the back hall into the hall beyond prevented my seeing them.”
“Where had they been, do you know?”
“They spoke of a dance at the yacht club and the young ladies arranged to drive them all in their two cars.”
“When did you hear this?” asked Bernard.
“At luncheon, sir, today.”
“Was everyone at home for lunch today?”
“Mr. Harrison was in town and Mr. Joel did not come in for luncheon. The others were here.”