If he had been in the building, I doubt whether I would have given the order to burst open the door.

I would simply have requested him to use his key.

And he would have done so and kept his own counsel.

I do not know as I can say as much for any of his subordinates.

Happily, no spying eye was about at that time; and Stevens will be sure to see that he is not watched at his work if he has to lock the door upon the whole bunch of directors." "This is to be a secret investigation, then ?" "I would so advise." "With every reporter headed off, and anyone likely to report to a reporter headed off also ?" "Do not _you_ advise this ?" "I do.