SEVENTEENThe inquest on Connie Brooke took place at eleven o’clock on Saturday morning. Only formal evidence was taken, after which the police applied for an adjournment. Miss Wayne having announced her intention of attending, Miss Silver offered to accompany her, and was profoundly thanked.
‘Oh, if you would! I should find it such a support! These things are so painful, and until last year I went nowhere without my dear sister.’
In other circumstances Miss Silver might have pointed out that the painful experience could very easily be avoided by the simple expedient of staying at home. As, however, her professional interest was engaged, she made no attempt to dissuade Miss Renie, who duly appeared in the full mourning outfit which she had worn at Miss Esther’s funeral. She provided herse
