I didn't want to lose that buckle--it was part of a birthday present from my mother.

But you don't mean to say that you travelled all the way to Edinburgh to hand me that! Surely not ?" "No!" replied Allerdyke.

He wanted to take a direct share in the talking, and went resolutely ahead now that the chance had come.

"No--not at all.
I knew you'd come to Edinburgh--found it out from that chauffeur who was driving you when you and I met at Howden the night before last, and so I came on to find you.

I want to ask you some questions about my cousin, and maybe to get you to come and give evidence at the inquest on him." "Inquest!" she exclaimed.