"Then will you undertake it?" asked Phil.
The feeling that he was face to face with one of the deepest mysteries of his career acted as an irresistible call to Colwyn's intellect. He consulted the leaves of his engagement book.
"Yes, I will come," he said.
Phil glanced at his watch.
"I am afraid we can hardly catch the last train to Heredith," he said.
"We will drive down in my car," said Colwyn. "Please excuse me for a few moments."
He left the room, and returned in a few moments fully equipped for the journey.
"Let us start," he said.
His tone was decided and imperative, his movements quick and full of energy. That was wholly like him, once he had decided on his course.