But--why shall you come back ?" "Tell you when I come," replied Copplestone with another look.
"But--I shall come--and soon.

I'm only going because I want to be of use--to you." An hour later he and Gilling were on their way to London, and from opposite corners of a compartment which they had contrived to get to themselves, they exchanged looks.
"This is a queer business, Copplestone!" said Gilling.

"It strikes me it's going to be a big one, too.

And--it's coming to a point round Squire Greyle." "Do you think your man will have tracked him ?" asked Copplestone.
"It will be the first time Swallow's ever lost sight of anybody if he hasn't," answered Gilling.

"He's a human ferret! However, I wired to him just before we left, telling him to meet me at King's Cross, so we'll get his report.