Chapter 40

"Look here, Bill," said the large man patiently, "in order that things may be quite clear to you I'll tell you one or two small points that you don't know. Last night at Portsdown Lady Gallader's house was broken into, and her diamonds were stolen. Don't look bored: I haven't come to the points you don't know yet. This morning at four o'clock, Greystone--you remember Inspector Greystone--was out for a very early walk. A pure fluke I admit, Bill; and bad luck for you. And he happened to see a very old friend having …