'Oh, I don't see that.

The thing looked fishy, I don't doubt, and you weren't bound to me in any way.

Good-bye,' and he held out his hand with a cordial smile.
'Good-bye,' said Fielding, and they separated.
On reaching his flat Drake was informed that a lady was waiting to see him.

He crossed the passage and opened the door of his sitting-room.

Mrs.
Mallinson was standing by the window..