But he knew there was something in it--something behind those figures.

They might refer to some Corporation financial business--Cotherstone being Borough Treasurer.

But--they might not.

And why were they mixed up with Wilchester?
For once in a way, Stoner took no walk abroad that night.

Usually, even when he stopped in of an evening, he had a brief stroll to the Grey Mare and back last thing before going to bed.