"Jesson, this is Lord Dorminster--Mr.Gilbert Jesson--Lord Dorminster." The two men shook hands, Nigel a little vaguely.

He was at first unable to place this newcomer.
"Mr.Jesson," Chalmers explained, dropping his voice a little, "was a highly privileged and very much valued member of our Intelligence Department, until he resigned a few months ago.

I think that if you could spare an hour or two any time this evening, Dorminster, it would interest you very much to know exactly the reason for Mr.Jesson's resignation." "I should be very pleased indeed," Nigel replied.

"Won't you both come and dine in Belgrave Square to-night?
I was going to ask you, anyhow, Chalmers.

Naida Karetsky has promised to come, and my cousin will be hostess." "It will give me very great pleasure," Jesson acquiesced.