comb was knocked from her head. As a matter of fact, they say the gun was found lying in her open hand. I am forced to the conclusion that it was placed there afterwards."
I looked at her, struck with horror.
"In that case she must have been decoyed to the pavilion," said the Inspector.
"That is for us to find out."
"The double identification of the gun as hers is an awkward point to get over," he suggested.
"Matson 32's are sold by the hundreds," said Mme. Storey. "There is no evidence
set out to save every foolish girl who is determined to make a mess of her life!"
"I can't bear it!" I said.
She continued to walk up and down the long room. That room had been expressly chosen for its length, so that she could pace it while she was thinking. How well it suited her! the bare and