Mr.Laughlin, however, has a technique all his own, and, in accordance with this, he asked for an interview with Sir Edward Grey to discuss a matter of routine business.

However, the Charge d'affaires carried the Casement resolution tucked away in an inside pocket when he made his call.
Like Mr.Page, Mr.Laughlin was on the friendliest terms with Sir Edward Grey, and, after the particular piece of business had been transacted, the two men, as usual, fell into casual conversation.

Casement then loomed large in the daily press, and the activities of the American Senate had likewise caused some commotion in London.

In round-about fashion Mr.Laughlin was able to lead Sir Edward to make some reference to the Casement case.
"I see the Senate has passed a resolution asking clemency," said the Foreign Secretary--exactly the remark which the American wished to elicit.
"Yes," was the reply.

"By the way, I happen to have a copy of the resolution with me.