"Your late uncle belonged to that mischievous section of foreign politicians who believed in secret treaties and secret service, and who fostered a state of nervous unrest between countries otherwise disposed to be friendly.

We have turned over a new leaf, Lord Dorminster.

Our efforts are all directed towards developing an international spirit of friendliness and trust." "Utopian but very short-sighted," Nigel commented.

"If my uncle had lived to finish decoding the report upon which he was engaged, I could have offered you proof not only of the existence of the spirit I speak of, but of certain practical schemes inimical to this country." "The papers you speak of have disappeared," Mr.Mervin Brown observed, with a smile.
"They were taken away by the person who murdered my uncle," Nigel insisted.
The Right Honourable gentleman nodded.
"Well, you know my views about the affair," he said.

"I may add that they are confirmed by the police.