“I have found a friend,” he said.
“So I perceive,” replied our Reporter.
“You offered awhile ago to lend me a sovereign. I refused to accept it. Will you lend it me now?”
Our Reporter gave it to him instantly, without a word.
The swift graciousness of the response appeared to touch Antony Cowlrick, and an expression of gratitude dwelt on his features.
“I thank you. My gratitude will remain ever as a debt. I appreciate your delicacy in not intruding upon my interview with my friend.”
“She is not a new friend,” observed our Reporter.
“No, indeed,” was the reply.
“It seems to me that she might have appeared at the police-court to give evidence in your favour.”
“Supposing she could say anything in my favour.”