The two inspectors pricked up their ears at the mention of Larose, and Skewes asked instantly, “But when did you tell Mr. Larose? Was he in the neighbourhood at the time?”
“Oh, yes, he'd come to our sports that afternoon with Colonel Hilary. They judged the decorated bicycles.”
Skewes and Mendel did not dare to look at each other. “And did Mr. Larose hear that revolver shot, too?” asked the former carelessly.
“No, he wasn't with us then. He didn't come until late in the afternoon, it must have been getting on for five o'clock.”
“And he came with the Colonel, you say?” asked Skewes, with a little frown of disappointment.
“No, he didn't come with Colonel Hilary. They both came in their own cars, but arrived within a minute or so of each other.”
“Are you sure it was as late as you say?”
