"But if I do that, it won't be useful at Calcutta, will it ?" "Oh," said Ballantyne with a sneer.

"You've got a conscience too, eh?
Well, I'll tell you.

I don't think that photograph will be needed at Calcutta." "Are you sure of that ?" "Yes.

Salak's friends don't know it, but I do." Thresk sat still in doubt.

Was Ballantyne speaking the truth or did he speak in fear?
He was still standing by the bureau looking down upon Thresk and behind him, so that Thresk had not the expression of his face to help him to decide.