CHAPTER 34“I want police protection for her,” said Miss Silver firmly.
The Chief Inspector, at the other end of the telephone, drew out a handkerchief and blew his nose with an exasperated sound.
“Now, Miss Silver—”
She coughed and proceeded.
“I consider it most desirable. I will give you the address of the hairdressing establishment. It is Félise, Charlotte Street.... I beg your pardon?” An exclamation of surprise had reached her along the wire. “Is the name familiar to you?”
“I don’t know about familiar. Sir Philip says his wife had an appointment there to have her hair done yesterday afternoon. We were asking him about her movements on the previous day, and he mentioned having heard her make this appointment. Says he heard the name as he was letting himself into the flat, and she e
