"But how am I going to find out the things I want to know about Forty?"
"Get a trained sleuth to do it," said Archie firmly. "That's what they're for. I can put you on one if you like."
"A good man?"
"A sleuthess," said Archie impressively. "A perfect wonder - has old Sherlock boiled."
Charles frowned. "A woman?"
"Well, a sleuthess. She's not exactly what you'd call a little bit of fluff, you know."
"What's her name?"
"Maud Silver."
"Mrs. or Miss?"
"My dear old bean!"
"Well - which is she?"
"Single as a Michaelmas daisy," said Archie.
(from Grey Mask, by Patricia Wentworth)
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