They've just disappeared without a word of explanation." The telephone extension bell rang.

Nigel walked over to the sideboard and took down the receiver.
"Is that Lord Dorminster ?" a man's voice asked.
"Speaking," Nigel replied.
"I am David Franklin, private secretary to Mr.Mervin Brown," the voice continued.

"Mr.Mervin Brown would be exceedingly obliged if you would come round to Downing Street to see him at once." "I will be there in ten minutes," Nigel promised.
He laid down the receiver and turned to Karschoff.
"The Prime Minister," he explained.
"What does he want you for ?" "I think," Nigel replied, "that the trouble cloud is about to burst.".