He knew also that if he could dissuade the squire from his barbarous scheme, Goddard would have a far better chance of escape.
"I think that with the assistance of Gall and a London detective--" he began.
"Gall is an old woman, Mr.Ambrose, and it will take twenty-four hours to get a detective from town.

In twenty-four hours this man may have attacked me." "He will hardly attempt to force his way into your house, Mr.Juxon." "So then, I am to stay at home to suit his convenience?
I will not do any such thing.

Besides, in twenty-four hours Goddard may have changed his mind and may have taken himself off.

For the rest of her life Mrs.
Goddard will then be exposed to the possibility of every kind of annoyance." "He would never come back, I am sure," objected the vicar.
"Why not?
Every time he comes she will give him money.

The more money she gives him the more often he will come, unless we put an end to his coming altogether." "You seem to forget," urged Mr.Ambrose, "that there will be a vigorous search made for him.