[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?