CHAPTER XXI--GREEN LIGHT.
When old Mr.Salton had retired for the night, Adam and Sir Nathaniel returned to the study.

Things went with great regularity at Lesser Hill, so they knew that there would be no interruption to their talk.
When their cigars were lighted, Sir Nathaniel began.
"I hope, Adam, that you do not think me either slack or changeable of purpose.

I mean to go through this business to the bitter end--whatever it may be.

Be satisfied that my first care is, and shall be, the protection of Mimi Watford.

To that I am pledged; my dear boy, we who are interested are all in the same danger.