He wished to save you, and so sent me here." "Oh, he did!" Mr.Marshall was evidently surprised.

"May I ask how you discovered all this ?" he added.
"I am not at liberty to give you the details.

But I may say the exposure of the plot occurred through Mr.Hopkins's own carelessness.

I've seen lots of crooked politicians, Mr.Marshall, but this man is too reckless and foolish ever to be a success.

He deserves to be defeated and he will be." The manager was thoughtful.
"This is all news to me," he declared.