“My researcher,” said Tommy, in a rather grand voice. “The one who has been running about England, in and out of Somerset House looking up deaths, marriages and births, consulting newspaper files and census returns. She’s very good.” “Good and beautiful?” “Not beautiful so that you’d notice it,” said Tommy. “I’m glad of that,” said Tuppence. “You know, Tommy, now that you’re getting on in years you might—you might get some rather dangerous ideas about a beautiful helper.” “You don’t appreciate a faithful husband when you’ve got one,” said Tommy. “All my friends tell me you never know with
...more
