He sent it over to headquarters by a rookie.

After that he waited.
Not until the following morning did Moody bring him a summons to appear in MacGregor's office.

Five minutes later the inspector greeted him with outstretched hand, gave him a grip that made his fingers snap, and locked the office door.

He was holding Philip's communication when the young man entered.
"I don't know what to say to this, Steele," he began, seating himself at his desk and motioning Philip to a chair.

"To be frank with you, this proposition of yours is entirely against my best judgment." "In other words, you haven't sufficient confidence in me," added Philip.
"No, I don't mean that.