Taking the accountant by the arm, he led him out
through the mainwaiting room.
God knows its not my wish to put obstacles in your
way, he said,carefully weighing each word.
Markham spluttered, striving to articulate his
angry protest.
He bribes the hallboy to alibi him; and hes seen
atBensons house at twelve thirty that night. Leacocks face betrayed a sulky
belligerenceIt doesnt matter why I shot him. It may, however, prove a valuable lever
withwhich to prise open the truth.
Could you keep this thing quiet till tomorrow,
Markham? God knows its not my wish to put obstacles in your way, he said,carefully
weighing each word.
Thats all very well, conceded Markham petulantly.
He stood looking out, smoking thoughtfully. Alvin Benson andthe major get along
together?
Heunearthed the very information we
wanted.
After a moment he gave her a friendly smile. Then
he paid six calls on friends of his andwent home. I am all the time having to
holdhim down. Leanders misguided Dulcinea has lent him her gewgawsto save him from
the yawning dungeon.
Markham explained briefly what was wanted, and
revealed enough ofthe case to guide him in his task. So I asked him to go to Benson
and offerhim what he had, and see if he couldnt get my jewels back. I dont see any
way around it, said Markham. Taking a seat facing Leacock, he picked up the
confession. It was rather fine of you, y know, to lend Mr.
He handed Markham a typewritten sheet of paper. God
knows its not my wish to put obstacles in your way, he said,carefully weighing each
word.
Despite the ominous undercurrent of his words, his
levity acted likea sedative to her anxiety.
They were constantly disputing about the business;
andthey were terribly suspicious of each other. But tell me, didnt my little chat
with the lady cast a gleam intoyour darkened mind?