"Everywhere."
"Which proves he is a reliable constable, even if he is not a good detective." Saunders looked pleased. "But what about Ruth Atheson?"
But Mark would have his innings now. He knew well how to keep Saunders anxious.
"I am quite—well, interested in Miss Atheson."
"What!" Saunders half arose.
"Sit down, Saunders," said Mark quietly, "sit down. What's so astonishing about that?"
"You—you—are engaged to Miss Atheson? You can't mean it!"
"I didn't say that."
Saunders sat down again. "You know nothing about her," he gasped.
"The Padre's friends are good enough to appeal to me."