“And if I decide to say nothing at all, Inspector? On what grounds do you charge me?”
“I prefer to detain you on suspicion, sir. You can see for yourself the position in which you are placed. Had you not offered violence to the officer who interrogated you, you might be better placed.”
“I lost my temper,” said Burroughs acidly. “I was doing no harm.”
“Then in that case a statement of your actions can do you no harm, either. For instance, why were you in this neighbourhood after midnight? I know you have been away from home for a week or more, because I tried to get into touch with you yesterday, and could get no address.”
Burroughs shook his head. “I’m not prepared to make any statement at all,” he said obstinately. “Look here. You say you’ve found a corpse. Either it’s Attleton’s or i
