Let the electioneering agent attack Quarrier by some other means.

For a few hours, at all events, the secret would remain unpublished, and in that interval the way might be opened for an honest and promising career.
He breakfasted substantially, and left by the train appointed.

Arrived at Polterham, after a walk up and down the nearest streets and an inspection of the party placards, he asked his way to the shop of Mr.
Ridge, bookseller.

At once he was directed thither.
"So far so good," he said to himself.

"It seems pretty certain that Marks has not misled me.