24-02-23 VII Blore recovered himself first. He said: SorryerRogers. Heard someone moving about in here, and thoughtwell He stopped. Rogers said: Im sorry, gentlemen. I was just moving my things. I take it there will be no objection if I take one of the vacan...

24-02-23 VI The house was easily searched. They went through the few out-buildings first and then turned their attention to the building itself. Mrs. Rogers yard measure discovered in the kitchen dresser assisted them. But there were no hidden spaces left un...

24-02-23 V When Blore returned from the house with a rope coiled over his arm, he found Armstrong where he had left him staring down into the depths. Blore said breathlessly: Wheres Mr. Lombard? Armstrong said carelessly: Gone to test some theory or other. H...