The chief constable is with him." "Do you mean Mr.Cromering, from Norwich ?" asked Colwyn.
The policeman nodded.
"He came over here by the morning train," he explained.
"Very good.

I know Mr.Cromering well.

Will you please take this card to the chief constable and say that I should be glad of the favour of a short interview?
This is a piece of luck," he added to Sir Henry, as the constable took the card and disappeared into the building.

"We shall now be able to find out all we want to know." The police constable came hastening back, and with a very respectful air informed them that Mr.Cromering would be only too happy to see Mr.
Colwyn.

He led them forthwith into the building, down a passage, knocked at a door, and without waiting for a response, ushered them into a large room and quietly withdrew.
There were two officials in the room.