"And now what are we to give you for your trouble in coming here ?" "I'll leave the fare to you, sir.

You know what the information's worth; but I should think 'arf a thick-un wouldn't hurt you." Thorndyke laid on the table a couple of sovereigns, at the sight of which the cabman's eyes glistened.
"We have your address, Wilkins," said he.

"If we want you as a witness we shall let you know, and if not, there will be another two pounds for you at the end of a fortnight, provided you have not let this little interview leak out." Wilkins gathered up the spoils gleefully.

"You can trust me, sir," said he, "for to keep my mouth shut.

I knows which side my bread's buttered.
Good night, gentlemen all." With this comprehensive salute he moved towards the door and let himself out.
"Well, Jervis; what do you think of it ?" Thorndyke asked, as the cabman's footsteps faded away in a creaky diminuendo.
"I don't know what to think.