I've got you.

May I take it that you will reciprocate when the time comes ?" "Have I ever failed you ?" "No.

We meet as strangers." Peters bustled off.

He had the reputation of being the smartest "writer up" in London of mystery cases.

The Steynholme affair had interested both him and a shrewd news-editor.
The pair arrived at the Hare and Hounds within a few minutes of each other.