train for Eastbourne, and I am going with her.

Do you understand ?" "Yes, sir." "I'll wire or 'phone you later." Grabbing a straw hat and a bundle of telegraph forms, Theydon vanished, not even waiting to slam the outer door.

Bates, who had seen service, knew that men in time of stress and danger acted just like the detective and his own employer.
"By Jingo!" he muttered, beginning to assemble the empty coffee-cups on a tray.

"Things is wakin' up here, an' no mistake!" Theydon was fortunate in finding a taxicab depositing a fare at a neighboring block.

Just before he reached the vehicle a gentleman hurried out of the building and forestalled him.