He may not see that himself, but it's very likely to be true.

What's the use of his dragging out a miserable existence in a place where he is getting more and more unpopular every year?
He can't like it.

Where does he live ?" "He lives," said Major Kent, "in that little house just beyond the police barrack." "That won't save him," said Meldon.

"Miss King would laugh at our police after slipping through the fingers of the Scotland Yard authorities, and any way he'd have to go and live with her once they're married.

I'll call there." "At this time of day," said the Major, "he'll probably be in his office, next to Doyle's hotel." "I'll leave a card at his house first," said Meldon.