That is to say, if he is willing." "If you mean that we should mutually enlighten one another, I am very willing indeed," said Thorndyke.
"Very well.

Then my conditions, Inspector, are that I shall hear Doctor Thorndyke's statement and that I shall be permitted to make a statement myself, and that until those statements are completed, with any necessary interrogation and discussion, I shall remain at liberty and shall suffer no molestation or interference of any kind.

And I agree that, on the conclusion of the said proceedings, I will submit without resistance to any course that you may adopt." "I can't agree to that," said Badger.
"Can't you ?" said Mr.Jellicoe coldly; and, after a pause, he added: "Don't be hasty.

I have given you full warning." There was something in Mr.Jellicoe's passionless tone that disturbed the inspector exceedingly, for he turned to Thorndyke and said in a low tone: "I wonder what his game is?
He can't get away, you know." "There are several possibilities," said Thorndyke.
"M'yes," said Badger, stroking his chin perplexedly.
"After all, is there any objection?
His statement might save trouble, and you'd be on the safe side.

It would take you some time to break in." "Well," said Mr.Jellicoe, with his hand on the window, "do you agree--yes or no ?" "All right," said Badger sulkily.