CHAPTER THIRTY-THREEIt was at this moment that the door was opened by Simmons. He came a little way into the room and said in a low voice,
“It’s the police, madam—Superintendent Martin and Inspector Dean. They are asking for Mr Geoffrey.”
Adriana said, “Ask them to come up here!”
Geoffrey turned, protest in voice and manner.
“No—no—I’ll go down.”
“I think not. I would like to see them. Show them up, Simmons! And everyone will please stay here until they come!”
Geoffrey got up out of his chair and came to bend over her, speaking urgently. Edna took her slow stitches and never looked up. Miss Silver pulled on her fleecy ball. Heavy steps came down the corridor. Simmons opened the door and announced the names. The two men passed him, and he shut them in.
Adriana knew them both by sight
