Chapter IV.—The Suspicion of LaroseTheir deliberations over, the three men left the little room to make their next business the inspection of the bungalow, but passing down the long lounge hall, the Superintendent suddenly stopped and laid a hand upon the others. “Look!” he exclaimed quickly, and pointing through one of the windows, “that chap to whom Lady Mentone is talking is Dr. Athol, the quack who saw the body first.”
“Oh! Oh!” exclaimed Stone interestedly, and then they all stood still to watch the animated conversation that was going on upon the gravel drive, not five yards from the window through which they were looking.
The conversation was at any rate animated upon Lady Mentone's part, but the doctor appeared to be contenting himself with nodding every now and then. Presently L
