He is far too wise to persevere in what would be a lost game; they would at once go abroad.

It is only on the stage that men consent to pay for the keeping of a secret which is quite certain not to be kept." Northway had followed with eager attention, pinching his long throat and drawing in his cheeks.
"Well, what do you want me to do ?" he asked.
"To remain here in Bristol for a week or so longer.

I will then telegraph to you, and tell you where to meet me." "Is it far from here ?" "A couple of hours' journey, or so.

If you will allow me, I will pay your fare at once." He took out a sovereign, which Northway, after a moment's hesitation, accepted.
"Do you take any interest in the elections ?" Glazzard asked.
"Not much," replied the other, reassuming his intellectual air.

"One party is as worthless as the other from my point of view." "I'm glad to hear that--you'll understand why when we meet again.