And when the story came to its end he spoke with decision, spoke, too, just as Brereton expected he would, making no comment, offering no opinion, but going straight to the really critical thing.
"There are only two things to be done," said Tallington.

"They're the only things that can be done.

We must send for Bent, and tell him.

Then we must get Cotherstone here, and tell him.

No other course--none!" "Bent first ?" asked Brereton.
"Certainly! Bent first, by all means.