It was written in pencil, and was without any conventional beginning or end.
"I am not going out this morning--will you come straight to 12 Gresham Gardens?
If you come early you will find me alone.

Saul went to Oxford last night, and will be back by mid-day.

Send answer by bearer." Malcolm wrote a few words--"Many thanks.

Will be with you as early as possible;" then he made a hasty meal, for he felt there was no time to be lost; and as he walked to Sloane Square station his thoughts were full of perplexity.

Why had Saul Jacobi gone down to Oxford--on what new mischief was he bent?
Malcolm felt he had good reason for his fears.