8/13 "I'll truss him up like a fowl. If he tries any tricks I'll borrow the leg-chains from Stowmarket police station." At Liverpool Street they all made a hasty meal. They caught the last train from London and passed two weary hours until Stowmarket was reached. He approached Brett and whispered: "A man who came here by the preceding train told me that you and some other gentlemen might possibly follow on. He intended to telegraph to you, but he asked me, in case you turned up, to tell you that the Japanese has gone on foot to Beechcroft, and that Mr.Capella has not arrived." "Not arrived!" cried Brett. |