"I think we can make a case out of this," he said, "even if the police don't find your mysterious man. Denver's silence is an awkward complication, of course." He hooded his eyes for a moment. "Did you say you'd put the police on to find the fellow?"
"Yes."
"Have you a very poor opinion of the police?"
"Not for that kind of thing. That's in their line; they have all the facilities, and do it well."
"Ah! You expect to find this man, do you?"
"I hope to."
"Ah! What do you think is going to happen to my case if you do find him, Wimsey?"
"What do I----"
"See here, Wimsey," said the barrister, "you are not a fool, and it's no use trying to look like a country policeman. You are really trying to find this man?"
"Certainly."
"Just as you like, of course, but my hands are rather tied alr
