He spoke and acted with the swift certainty of a man tackling an emergency for which he had prepared during a long period of training and expectation.
"Mr.Forbes may arrive at any moment, Tomlinson," he said.

"Tell his office people to let you know if he goes first to the city.

When you hear from or see him, say that I have either accompanied or followed Miss Evelyn to Eastbourne.

If I do not catch the same train I shall take prompt measures in other respects.

Got that ?" "Yes, sir." It was easy to distinguish the relief in Tomlinson's utterance, relief mingled, doubtless, with astonishment that a comparative stranger should display such an authoritative and prompt interest in the family affairs.
"That is all.