There are double sentries at every gate, and no one is permitted under any circumstances to pass the outer line of offices." Mr.Hebblethwaite sat, for a few moments, deep in thought.
"Well, Mr.Harrison," he said at last, "there is no doubt that you have done what you conceived to be your duty, although I must tell you frankly that I wish you had either kept what you know to yourself or taken the information somewhere else.

Since you have brought it to me, let me ask you this question.

Are you taking any further steps in the matter at all ?" "Certainly not, sir," was the quiet reply.

"I consider that I have done my duty and finished with it, when I leave this room." "You are content, then," Mr.Hebblethwaite observed, "to leave this matter entirely in my hands ?" "Entirely, sir," the official assented.

"I am perfectly content, from this moment, to forget all that I know.