Truth was a great and marvelous thing, but the last person who had need of it was surely an auctioneer engaged in the sale of sham articles of every description! It was putting the man in an unfair position.

A vague sense of loyalty towards his late chief prompted Burton's next action.

If help were possible, Mr.Waddington should have it.
"Thank you," he said, "I will step into the sales-room myself.

I know the way." Burton pushed open the doors and entered the room.

To his surprise, the place was packed.