That election," he added, with an air of importance, "is not the only one I am looking after." There was silence, then Glazzard continued: "It's indifferent to me whether it comes out that I planned this stratagem, or not.

Still, in the interests of my party, I admit that I had rather it were kept quiet.

So I'll tell you what.

If, in a month's time, I find that you have kept the secret, you shall receive at any address you like a second five-pound note.

It's just as you please.