had gone home. Either Dr. McComb or I or both of us often worked in the laboratory until late. The body was discovered by the cleaning women in the morning.\"
\"But a month has passed, doctor,\" said Mme. Storey reproachfully. \"What can I hope to do with so cold a trail?...Why didn't you consult me sooner?\"
\"Ah, I wish I had! I wish I had!\" he said with a painful gesture. \"But to tell you the truth, it never came close
had gone home. Either Dr. McComb or I or both of us often worked in the laboratory until late. The body was discovered by the cleaning women in the morning.\"
\"But a month has passed, doctor,\" said Mme. Storey reproachfully. \"What can I hope to do with so cold a trail?...Why didn't you consult me sooner?\"
\"Ah, I wish I had! I wish I had!\" he said with a painful gesture. \"But to tell you the truth, it never came close
