Chapter V.—The Suspicions of Larose.With characteristic energy Gilbert Larose at once set about questioning the occupants of the Court, and he dealt with the domestics first.
“I'll let the high and mighty lot cool down a bit before I tackle them,” he told himself, “and, besides, its more than probable I shall pick up the first line to start upon from one of the servants.”
His first interview was with the butler, and at his request, the interview took place in the latter's bedroom.
“No chance of our being interrupted here, Mr. Slim,” he remarked, “and also”—he smiled—“I shall be able to determine in some way what sort of man you are by talking to you among your own surroundings.”
The butler was of medium height and build, with a sallow complexion, and rather small, deep-set eyes. He had
