"Everything fits in beautifully," said Superintendent Galloway confidently.

"I never knew a clearer case.

All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest." The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr.Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.

The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
"You are very confident," said Colwyn.
"Of course I am confident.

I have reason to be so.