The Square Emerald · Chapter 12 (4/4)

“Wonderful how you miss things when you’re away from the Yard for a few hours,” he drawled.

She turned back from the open door of the bathroom; when Mr. Coldwell drawled there was something sensational to come.

“What have we missed?” she asked. It was not entirely curiosity which made her ask.

He looked at the newspaper again and took off his glasses.

“Peter Dawlish was arrested last night.”

She gazed at him in horror and amazement.

“Arrested? On what charge?”

“Threatening to murder Princess Anita Bellini,” was the staggering reply.