When Colin noticed that the chief of police was suspecting something secret in his words he had to think very well to make sure he ended that interrogation before they would force words out his mouth. "Well, I don't know what you are talking about nor do I know why you are thinking this way. All I have to say to you now is if you think there is a secret which I do not want to tell, then you and your men need and should find out what it is. After all, it's your job, do whatever investigation you want and if you find me guilty of any crime, bring evidence to me and charge me for it. I am an honorable man working for an honorable man too, so if you want to ruin my reputation, go ahead. Mr Denley needs me at his home right away, so I should be taking my leave now."
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