Of course if other things come in the way there will be an end of it.

Come in." This last invitation was given in consequence of a knock at the door.

The door was opened, and there entered a policeman in plain clothes named Prodgers, who seemed from his manner to be well acquainted with Augustus Scarborough.
The police for some time past had been very busy on the track of Mountjoy Scarborough, but had not hitherto succeeded in obtaining any information.

Such activity as had been displayed cannot be procured without expense, and it had been understood in this case that old Mr.
Scarborough had refused to furnish the means.

Something he had supplied at first, but had latterly declined even to subscribe to a fund.