But I happen to know that Gurnard is meditating ...

is going to separate from you in public matters." An expression of dismay spread over his face.
"My dear fellow," he began.
"Oh, I'm not drunk," I said bitterly, "but I've been behind the scenes--for a long time.

And I could not ...

couldn't let the thing go on without a word." He stopped in the road and looked at me.
"Yes, yes," he said, "I daresay....

But what does it lead to ?...