“There’s a lot in what you say, Doctor,” Duff agreed. “I must admit I wouldn’t care to have the Paris Sûreté enter the case now—much as I respect their intelligence and their record. No, it’s my job, and I want to do it.”
“Precisely,” said Lofton, with evident relief. “Consider this, too. Shall we tell the remaining members of the party what we suspect? They’re a bit on edge already. Fenwick has tried to stir up mutiny before, and this would certainly start him off again. Suppose the party broke up and scattered to the four winds? Would that help your investigation? Or would you prefer that we stick together until your case is solved?”
Duff smiled grimly. “You put it all most logically and convincingly, Doctor. If you’ll get your party together, I’ll have another chat with them, and then
