But if money--what would seem a lot of money--comes into question--ah!" "Especially if the information could be given in secret," said Audrey.
"Scarhaven folk love secrecy--it's the salt of life to them: it's in their very blood.

Chatfield is an excellent specimen.

He'll watch you as a cat watches a mouse when he finds you're going to stay here." "I shall be quite open," said Copplestone.

"I'm not going to indulge in any secret investigations.

But I mean to have a thorough look round the place.