As Hearne, the millionaire's wild instincts would be uppermost, and he would probably not listen to reason, whereas if the meeting took place in London, Pine would resume to a certain extent his veneer of civilization and would be more willing to do justice.
"Yes," decided Lambert, rising and stretching himself.

"I shall go to London and wait to turn over matters in my own mind.

I shall say nothing to Agnes until I know what is best to be done about Chaldea.

Meanwhile, I shall see the girl and get her to hold her tongue for a time--Damn!" He frowned.

"It's making the best of a dangerous situation, but I don't see my way to a proper adjustment yet.