Henslow had been pleasant enough, but a little flippant after the election.

From London he had promised to write to Mr.Bullsom, as chairman of his election committee, mapping out the course of action which, in pursuance of his somewhat daring pledges, he proposed to embark upon.

This was more than a month ago, and there had come not a single word from him.

All that vague distrust which Brooks had sometimes felt in the man was rekindled and increased, and with it came a flood of bitter thoughts.

Another opportunity then was to be lost.