we are. According to you, madame, Major Rich did
not kill your husband, but you realize that
all the evidence points to his having done so.
Are you aware,
privately, of any flaw
in that evidence?"
"No.
I know nothing."
"When did your husband first
inform you of his
visit to Scotland?"
"Just after lunch. He said it was
a
bore,
but
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he'd have to go. Something to do with land values,
he said it was."
"And after that?"
"He went out--to his club, I think. I--I didn't
see him again."
"Now as to Major Rich--what was his manner
that evening? Just as usual?"
"Yes, I think so."
"You are not sure?"
Marguerita wrinkled her brows.
"He wasma little constrained. With me--not
with the others. But I thought I knew why that