"And certainly pass-books are unattractive-looking objects to have about." "All the same, they might have proved very useful in this case," said Mr.
Flexen.

"Of course, they wouldn't tell us anything we shall not find out eventually.

But they might have saved us a lot of time and trouble.

They might put us on to the track of another firm of lawyers who did certain business for Lord Loudwater." "Well, no one but Mr.Carrington's firm did any business for him during the last six months," said Mr.Manley, rising.

"I feel inclined to take advantage of the moonlight and go for a stroll.