'Mr. Spenlow's statement was that he came over here as requested, leaving his own house at ten minutes past three; that on arrival here he was informed by the maidservant that Miss Marple was 'not at home.' '
'That part of it is true,' said Miss Marple. 'He did come here, but I was at a meeting at the Women's Institute.'
'Ah,' said Constable Palk again.
'Miss Marple exclaimed, 'Do tell me, Constable, do you suspect Mr. Spenlow?'