I took the liberty of mentioning that I had made your acquaintance.

Did I do wrong ?" "No.

Certainly not.

Why shouldn't you tell him?
Did he remember my infernal case, as you call it ?" "Perfectly, in all its details.

He is quite an enthusiast, you know, and uncommonly keen to hear how the case develops." "So am I, for that matter," said Mr.Bellingham.
"I wonder," said I, "if you would mind my telling him what you have told me to-night.