He knew that his case was hopeless, and that when Gilks had said all, Riddell could corroborate it with what had been said last night.
"Well--yes, I did know of it," said he, doggedly.
"Yes," said the doctor; "I'm glad at least you do not persist in denying it.

You must quit Willoughby, Silk; I shall telegraph to your father this afternoon.

You must be ready to leave by this time to-morrow." Silk hesitated for a moment, then with a look round at Riddell, he said, "Before I go, sir, I think you ought to know that Wyndham junior--" "What about him ?" asked the doctor, coldly.
"He is in the habit, as Riddell here knows, of frequenting low places of amusement in Shellport.

I have not mentioned it before; but now I am leaving, and Riddell is not likely to tell you of it, I think you ought to know of it, sir." "The matter has already been reported," said the doctor, almost contemptuously.

"You can go, Silk." The game was fairly played out at last, and Silk slunk off, followed shortly afterwards by the captain and Gilks..