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"That inquest broke up the day yesterday, so I was delayed at Knoleworth." "What time did you reach home?" "Dashed if I know. After twelve before I was in bed. By the way, what's this about things missing from a box owned by the Amateur Dramatic Society? That silly josser of a detective What's his name?"
"Fancy your governor a-pullin' of my leg!" murmured Nelton, presumably to Lewis, but apparently to space. "Why don't 'e tell this old josser as I'm a menial, and be done with it." Old William started, stared at Nelton, then at Leighton. He walked off toward the carryall, scratching his head. "What is it?" he asked Lewis, in a loud whisper. "That's dad's valet," said Lewis, grinning.
And, acting upon the impulse of the moment, he suddenly seized Madame by the hand, and hurried her through the swinging door into the servants' hall. "Here's a go," murmured Gustavus in the greatest trepidation. "If they don't find the thin party I'm a josser." Meanwhile the Prophet and Madame were standing face to face before the what-not of Gustavus.
He's a rum josser for doing things his own way. Now, about the train." And Galpy outlined the plan of departure to the men, who, except Carroll, had gathered about him. The Southerner, unnoticed, had slipped into the room where the scientist's coat lay. Coming out by the lower door, he was intercepted by Miss Polly Brewster.
"Gawd, here's the josser again!" John Storm pushed his way through to where a commissionaire sat behind a glass partition in a little room walled with pigeon holes. "Can I see Miss Quayle?" he asked. The porter looked blank. "Gloria, then," said John Storm, with an effort. The porter looked at him suspiciously. Had he an appointment? No; but could he send in his name? The porter looked doubtful.
Between to-day, Thursday, and Saturday I am going to catch the wily josser who has a fancy for cutting gun cables or Dawson will say good-bye to the Force. That's a fair stake." The man swelled with determination and pride. He had no thought of failure, and drew inspiration and joy from the heaviness of the bet which he had made with Fortune. He took the born gambler's delight in a big risk.
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