And I'll take Drudge to Hampstead with me." Drudge was a detective who adored Jennings and thought him the very greatest man in England.

He was usually employed in watching those whom his superior suspected, and Jennings could always rely on his orders being honestly executed.

In this instance Drudge was to wait some distance from the house of Mrs.Herne until Jennings came out again.

Then on the conversation which had taken place would depend further orders.

The man was silent and lean, with a pair of sad eyes.
He followed Jennings like a dog and never spoke unless he was required to answer a question.
Mrs.Herne did not possess a house of her own, which struck the detective as strange, considering she appeared to be a wealthy woman.
She always wore costly dresses and much jewellery, yet she was content with two rooms, one to sit in and the other to sleep in.