But just then a lady from the top of the steps said: 'Your tea is getting cold,' and Lord Arthur turned to go; but just before he went Lavender says to him: 'I'll come back to-night.

You'll have the money then.' "George Higgins, it appears, after he had heard this interesting conversation, pondered as to whether he could not turn what he knew into some sort of profit.

Being a gentleman who lives entirely by his wits, this type of knowledge forms his chief source of income.

As a preliminary to future moves, he decided not to lose sight of Lavender for the rest of the day.
"'Lavender went and had dinner at The Black Swan,' explained Mr.George Higgins, 'and I, after I had had a bite myself, waited outside till I saw him come out.

At about ten o'clock I was rewarded for my trouble.