He had not placed his host in the same category with Mrs.Lansing and Sylvia.

It looked as if he had changed his plans and wished to prevent the company from being formed.
This caused Singleton to consider how far he would be justified in assisting him.

He could honestly go some length in doing so, and, having fallen a victim to Sylvia's charm, he was willing to do his utmost.
"There's no doubt that some of the facts are discouraging," he said.
Herbert looked at him keenly.
"That is what struck me.

Suppose you think the thing over and bring me down a fresh report a week from to-day.

Stay a day or two, if you're not busy; I can get you some shooting, and we can talk over any points that seem to require it at leisure." Singleton sat silent a moment.