[Buttoning up his coat to avoid Mr. Wormington’s gaze.] Anything important this morning?
Mr. Wormington.
Nothing particular after the first charge, a serious business arising out of the raid on the “Hotel des Princes.”
Mr. Posket.
[Starting.] “Hotel des Princes?”
Mr. Wormington.
Inspector Messiter found six persons supping there at one o’clock this morning. Two contrived to escape.
Mr. Posket.
Dear me—I am surprised—I mean, did they?