THE BLUE DIAMOND (Murder Mystery Classic). Annie Haynes

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      “I never heard of one, Sir Arthur. The Marstons have always been folks to keep themselves to themselves. I have been wondering”—he flicked a speck carefully from his immaculate waistcoat—“whether it would not be as well for me just to go over and speak to Mr. Davenant first thing in the morning.”

      “Why Mr. Davenant?”

      “Well, sir, he—they have always been great friends, Sir Arthur—was talking to her in the avenue this afternoon for some time. It is possible that she gave him some hint of her intentions, sir.”

      There was a pause. Then Sir Arthur said as he turned to close the door:

      “I do not think that is at all likely, Jenkins. Had Mr. Davenant known anything of the kind he would have informed us.”

      The butler bowed.

      “Naturally he would, Sir Arthur.”

      “Good night.”

      “Good night, Sir Arthur.”