Winter answered, and at once his self-possessed air fled.

Indeed, it was a very angry man who listened, because a subordinate was telephoning from Fortescue Square a full account of the shooting outrage.
The Chief gave a few curt instructions as to securing the adequate cooperation of the local police, who should take measures to render any repetition of such daring tactics absolutely impossible.
"No one was injured, you say ?" he added.
"No, sir." "Were the ladies very much frightened ?" "They've gone back to finish luncheon, sir." "Good.

Evidently they're all of the right breed.

You can tell them I said so, if you like.

Assure Mr.Forbes that every care will be taken to protect his house in future.