CHAPTER V
THE PROBLEMNext morning French rode out again to St. Kilda to resume his interrogations. This time Ursula was the sufferer.
As before he began by repeating the questions he had already asked. But from Ursula he obtained no fresh information.
“Have you met a Mr. Reggie Slade?” he went on.
“Once I met him, yes.”
“Only once. Where was that, Miss Stone?”
“In the garden here.”
“Was Mrs. Earle present?”
“Not at first, but she came up afterwards.”
French had this elaborated, then continued: “You know, I suppose, that Mrs. Earle and Mr. Slade are very close friends?”
Ursula didn’t know anything about that. French raised his eyebrows.
“This is a serious matter, please remember, Miss Stone,” he said gravely. “You may have to swear in court to everything you are now saying. Do yo
