‘How long have you been going through the passengers’ belongings?’

‘I didn’t do that,’ Thorsen said quickly. ‘There was no need. She had left the passport on her bunk.’

Mouritzen was not sure whether he believed him, but there was no point in expressing his doubt. He said:

‘Anyway, it’s her own affair.’

‘I thought it might be yours,’ Thorsen said. ‘A tip on form before the big race.’

‘You observe a lot, don’t you, Jorgen? You are a student of human nature.’

‘In this job, one has to be. And there’s plenty of opportunity.’

‘It’s a pity you’re not better fitted to take advantage of it.’