She bowed her head in recognition of my indulgence.
"But there is one question I should like to ask you," I pursued, "if you'll be so kind as to answer it."
"Well, what is it?"
"Where was Stefan Stefanopoulos killed, and what became of his body?"
As I put my question I flung One-eyed Alexander's book open on the table beside her.
She started visibly, crying, "Where did you get that?"
I told her how Denny had found it, and I added:
"Now, what does 'beneath the earth' mean? You are one of the house, and you must know."
"Yes, I know, but I must not tell you. We are all bound by the most sacred oath to tell no one."
"Who told you?"