And now that you know what I want, you and your brother put your heads together and try to find it out, and come to me when you've done, and I'll make it worth your while.

You'd better go now and make your arrangements." Gaffney went away, evidently delighted with his commission, and Appleyard turned to his business of the day, wondering if he was not going to waste the chauffer's time and his own money.

Next morning he purposely hung about the Pompadour until the time for Rayner's departure arrived; from one of the front windows he saw the hunchback enter his brougham and drive away; at the same moment he saw a neat private cab, driven by Gaffney, and occupied by a smart-looking young gentleman in a silk hat, come along and follow in quite an ordinary and usual manner.

And on that he himself went to Gresham Street and waited.
Gaffney and his brother turned in during the morning, both evidently primed with news.

Appleyard shut himself into his office with them.
"Well ?" he asked.
"Easy job, Mr.Appleyard," replied Gaffney.