He entertains magnificently." "I've seen his name in the paper in connection with something or other, during the last few weeks," Wilmore remarked reflectively.
"Probably about two months ago, sir," Soto suggested.

"He gave a donation of ten thousand pounds to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and they made him a Vice President....

In one moment, sir." The manager hurried away to receive a newly-arrived guest.

Francis and his friend exchanged a wondering glance.
"Father of Oliver Hilditch's wife," Wilmore observed, "the most munificent patron of boxing in the world, Vice President of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and self-confessed arch-criminal! He pulled our legs pretty well!" "I suppose so," Francis assented absently.
Wilmore glanced at his watch.
"What about moving on somewhere ?" he suggested.

"We might go into the Alhambra for half-an-hour, if you like.