"I thought I would enquire what your wishes might be?
The person evidently desires to gain some information about your movements.

I thought that possibly it might be advantageous for me to tell him just what you desired." Norgate lit a cigarette.

For the moment he was puzzled.

It was true that during their journey he had mentioned to Selingman his intention of taking a flat at the Milan Court, but if this espionage were the direct outcome of that information, it was indeed a wonderful organisation which Selingman controlled.
"You have acted very discreetly, Hardy," he said.

"I think you had better tell your friend that I am expecting to leave for somewhere at a moment's notice.