In my professional capacity, I say act openly, advertise your destination, make it known that Mr.Hume escaped from the wreck of the hansom unhurt.

Should the would-be murderer follow you to Whitby he cannot escape me.

Here in London he is one among five millions.

But speaking as a friend, I advise the utmost vigilance unless another Hume-Frazer is to die in his boots." It was not Helen but Margaret who wailed in agony: "Do you really mean what you say?
Have matters reached that stage ?" "Yes, they have." His voice was cold, almost stern.
"Kindly telegraph your Whitby address to me," he said to Hume.

Then he walked to the door, leaving them brusquely.
For once in his career he was deeply annoyed.
"Confound all women!" he muttered in anger.