It never occurred to him to doubt the correctness of the policeman's information, and he regarded Stanbury's assertion of incredulity as being simply of a piece with his general obstinacy in the matter.

At this moment he began to regret that he had called in the assistance of his friend, and that he had not left the affair altogether in the hands of that much more satisfactory, but still more painful, agent, Mr.Bozzle.He had again seated himself, and for a moment or two remained silent on his chair.
"It ain't my fault, Mr.Trewillian," continued Bozzle, "if this little matter oughtn't never to have been mentioned before a third party." "It is of no moment," said Trevelyan, in a low voice.

"What does it signify who knows it now ?" "Do not believe it, Trevelyan," said Stanbury.
"Very well, Mr.S.Very well.

Just as you like.

Don't believe it.
Only it's true, and it's my business to find them things out.