I was just in sight of the house."
"Nobody left the house by the front door after the shot?"
Antony closed his eyes and considered.
"Nobody," he said. "No."
"You're certain of that?"
"Absolutely," said Antony, as though rather surprised that he
could be suspected of a mistake.
"Thank you. You're at 'The George,' if I want you?"
"Mr. Gillingham is staying here until after the inquest,"
explained Cayley.
"Good. Well now, about these servants?"
CHAPTER V
Mr. Gillingham Chooses a New Profession
As Cayley went over to the bell, Antony got up and moved to the
door.
"Well, you won't want me, I suppose, inspector," he said.
"No, thank you, Mr. Gillingham. You'll be about, of course?"
"Oh, yes."
The inspector hesitated.
"I think, Mr. Cayley, it would be better if I saw the servants
alone. You know what they are; the more people about, the more
they get alarmed. I expect I can get at the truth better by
myself."
"Oh, quite so. In fact, I was going to ask you to excuse me. I
feel rather responsible towards these guests of ours.
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