Mr Armstrong, leaning against the chimney-piece, put up his glass and gazed leisurely back.

The two men understood one another pretty well already.
"The notice is quite in order.

I have Captain Oliphant's instructions." "And mine ?" "You were not here." "I am here now, and I object to Hodder's being disturbed.

Do I make myself clear ?" "But--" "You must excuse me, Mr Pottinger.

I shall be glad to discuss the matter with you in the presence of my co-trustees.