I got away from the man who chased me some time before you came.

It was, as you say, at a quarter to eleven when I came back, and by that time I suppose you had gone." "I went over the opposite wall as you did," said Cuthbert, "we must have run each other very close." "I expect we were in different parts of the park," said Basil, "but I swear that I am telling you the truth.

I said nothing about this, as I was afraid of being arrested.

But, if you like, I'll tell that detective Jennings what I told you.

He will help me." "My advice to you is to hold your tongue and keep silent." "But if I am traced ?" stammered Basil.
"I shall say nothing," said Mallow, "and Jennings has dropped the case.
I shall get the check from Hale, and you must go abroad.