The chance came as she left the office after consulting with Pinnock.
"Miss Grant," he said, "if you don't mind, I think I will resign my management of this station.

I will make a start for myself or get a job somewhere else.

You will easily get someone to take my place." She looked at him keenly for a while.
"I didn't expect this of you," she said, bitterly.

"The rats leave the sinking ship.

Is that it ?" His face flushed a dull red.