"I don't want you interfering in my affairs!" The detective smiled quietly.

Then a new expression suddenly tightened his lips.
"Never mind about that just now!" he exclaimed.

"See here, take this police whistle from my left hand, quick, and blow it for all that you are worth!" It was characteristic of Tavernake that he was prepared to obey without a second's hesitation.

The opportunity, however, was denied him.

The events which followed came and passed like a thought.