By the way, it will be necessary to be a little guarded as to whom you speak regarding any information which he may give you." "Of course!" he answered.

"Indeed I should not dream of saying anything to anybody, excepting yourself.

We have to remember that when Mr.Trelawny recovers he may not like to think that we have been chattering unduly over his affairs." "Look here!" I said, "why not stay for a while: and I shall ask him to come and have a pipe with us.

We can then talk over things." He acquiesced: so I went to the room where Mr.Corbeck was, and brought him back with me.

I thought the detectives were pleased at his going.