The bagging trousers and the blunt-toed shoes of his companion were to Robert Macklin a distinct shock.

He centered all of his attention instantly on the younger of his two visitors.
"You're Mr.Macklin, I guess," said the handsome man.
"I am," said Macklin, and, stepping back from his door, he invited them in with a sweeping gesture.
There were only two chairs, but the younger of the strangers immediately made himself comfortable on the bed.
"My name's Doone," he said, "and this is Mr.William Gregg.

We think that you have some information which we can use.

Mind if we fire a few questions ?" "Certainly not," said Robert Macklin.

At the same time he began to arm himself with caution.