You have yet to learn the deep subtlety of Peter, Major Lawrence.

He sees all things, retains all things, and reveals nothing." "A discovery already made." "No, barely glimpsed; no short acquaintance such as yours has been could ever serve to reveal the character of Peter.

Since babyhood he has been my monitor and guide, and still he remains to me a silent mystery." "An old servant ?" "Yes, born to the position, his father serving before him.

There is no doubt in my mind but what he knew of this secret passage before Eric and I were born.

Not that he has ever confessed as much, yet I am convinced our discovery of it brought no surprise to Peter.