His youthful employee's manners, to the last, were all that could be desired.
"I am much obliged to you, sir," he said.

"I will take care to be punctual." Mr.Weatherley grunted and walked out into the street.

Here his behavior was a little singular.

He walked up toward London Bridge, exchanging greetings with a good many acquaintances on the way.
Opposite the London & Westminster Bank he paused for a moment and looked searchingly around.

Satisfied that he was unobserved, he stepped quickly into a very handsome motor car which was drawn up close to the curb, and with a sigh of relief sat as far back among the cushions as possible and held the tube to his mouth.
"Get along home," he ordered, tersely.
* * * * * Arnold Chetwode, after his interview with his employer, returned unruffled to his place.