"What did you say his name was ?" "Jeffreys, sir.

He's an--" Jonah pulled up.

This man, whatever his name was, was Jeffreys' accomplice.

Jonah felt he must not commit himself.
"I beg your pardon," said Mr Halgrove, noticing the abrupt pause.
"I am saying--it's--it's rather a wet night, sir," said Jonah, making a move to walk on.
Mr Halgrove snapped his fingers to Julius, and next instant the wretched Jonah was pinned again to the bank.
"What did you say he was ?" asked Mr Halgrove, lighting a fusee.
"Oh, please, sir, please call him off.

My assistant, sir." "Oh! your assistant--in what?
Highway robbery ?" "No, sir.