“It was about two hours ago. I happened to come here,”⁠—he half-turned to Beverley and explained⁠—“I was coming to see you , Bill, and I arrived just after the⁠—the death. Mr. Cayley and I found the body. Mr. Cayley being busy just now⁠—there are police and doctors and so on in the house⁠—he asked me to tell you. He says that no doubt you would prefer, the house-party having been broken up in this tragic way, to leave as soon as possible.” He gave a pleasant apologetic little smile and went on, “I am putting it badly, but what he means, of course, is that you must consult your own feelings in the matter entirely, and please make your own arrangements about ordering the car for whatever train you wish to catch. There is one this evening, I understand, which you could go by if you wished it.”