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THE MIDDLE TEMPLE MURDER
Spargo made a fine pretence of hesitation.
"If I stay," he said, at last, "it will only be on the strict condition that you answer—and answer truly—whatever questions I like to ask you. Otherwise
"He made another move to the door, and again Mr. Elphick laid beseeching hands on him.
"Stay!" he said. "I'll answer anything you like!"