It was this opinion which he delivered to a relieved Attorney-General, and, with the new argument, the Government were able to present so strong a case to the Court of Appeal, that a month after his return the verdict of the lower Court was reversed.
“And,” said the Attorney-General, “the devils can take it to the House of Lords now and still lose—thanks to your brain wave, Maxell!”
They were smoking in the Crown Room at the Law Courts after the decision had been delivered.
“Where have you been for your holiday, by the way?” asked the Attorney suddenly.
“Morocco,” replied the other.
“Morocco?” The Attorney nodded thoughtfully. “Did you hear anything of friend Cartwright?” he asked.
“We were staying at the same hotel,” replied Maxell.
“A weird person,” said the thoughtful Attorney. “A very curious man—what a Chancellor that fellow would make!”
“He never struck me that way,” smiled Maxell.
“Do you know him well—I mean, are you a particular friend of his?” demanded the Attorney.