But not--not the police, Gid.' 'Then you desert me ?' said Gideon.

'Say it plainly.' 'Far from it! far from it!' protested Mr Bloomfield.

'I only propose caution.

Common sense, Gid, should always be an Englishman's guide.' 'Will you let me speak ?' said Julia.

'I think Gideon had better leave this dreadful houseboat, and wait among the willows over there.