"Well lets have dinner now" responded Cyril sitting down as he spoke.
"Oh all right" replied Mr. Palsey, who was not the least hungry, "where have you been all the morning?"
"In court" responded Cyril absently gazing at the mutton chops.
"In court man!" cried Mr. Palsey "what do you mean?"
"I mean what I say" replied Cyril. "I was in court, acting witness in Mr. Winston's case."
"Really?" gasped Mr. Palsey "what is the result?"
"The case is withdrawn" replied Cyril feverishly, "they are convinced it is suicide."
"Thank goodness" ejaculated Mr. Palsey "then we are well out of the mess."
"Yes" answered Cyril and then vouchsafing no more the two men sat down to their dinner.
Half way through ***y were interupted by Mrs. Pollard, who came in in a great fluster.