Why, I thought that when hany harrest was made in St. Marvells, the prisoner was lodged here honly for the night and that the ’ead Constable ’ad to drive ’im over to Durnstone Police Station the first thing in the morning.

Hannah.

That’s the rule, but Noah’s behindhand to-day, and ain’t going into Durnstone till after dinner.

Blore.

Then the prisoner is now hon the premises!

Hannah.

Yes, he’s in our cell.

Blore.

Ah! And where is the hapartment in question?

Hannah.