That was all very well too.

He was welcome at the Senga Mess.
But he knew Sir Chichester Splay! He acquired in an instant the importance of a prodigy.
"But, since he is an honorary member of your mess, you must know him too," cried Hillyard.

"He must have come this way." "My dear Martin!" Luttrell expostulated, as one upbraiding a child.

"Sir Chichester Splay out of London! The thing's inconceivable!" "Inconceivable! Why, he lives in the country." A moment of consternation stilled all voices.

Then the Doctor spoke in a whisper.
"Is it possible that we are all wrong ?" "He lives at Rackham Park, in Sussex." Mr.Blacker fell back in relief.
"I know the house.