‘They may not know yet that he is dead. It didn’t get much publicity.’
‘Didn’t he have any address in Britain?’
‘He had no address on him. The letters were not in envelopes: just in his wallet. His friends will probably turn up yet.’
‘Does anyone know where he was going? Or why?’
‘No; seemingly not.’
‘What luggage had he?’
‘An overnight case. Shirt, socks, pyjamas and bedroom slippers. No laundry marks.’
‘ What? Why? Were the things new?’
‘No, oh, no.’ Williams sounded amused at Grant’s overt suspicion. ‘Very well worn.’
‘Maker’s name in the slippers?’