Oonagh pushed aside her heavy fringe, and revealed a high brow. “Why did you go to Miss Gregor’s room?” Dr. Hailey asked her. The girl glanced at her husband before she replied. “Aunt Mary and I had quarrelled before dinner. I wanted to talk to her.” “To make up your quarrel?” “Yes.” The monosyllable came firmly. Dr. Hailey nodded. “Duchlan told me,” he said, “that you had gone to bed before dinner because you weren’t feeling well.” “I wasn’t feeling well. But that was the result of my quarrel with Aunt Mary.” The doctor rose and took out his snuff-box. “My position,” he said, “is a little difficult. I told Inspector Dundas that I wouldn’t try to double his work on the case. If I ask any more questions I’m afraid I shall be breaking that promise.
