“Thank you,” said Lord Manton. “And I’m sure Miss Blow won’t have the least objection to your doing so. She holds her own opinions, as we all do; but from what I know of her I’m convinced that she doesn’t want to force them upon other people.”
“It is understood,” said Miss Blow, “that I accompany Mr. Goddard when he goes to arrest the murderers.”
“He may not go himself,” said Lord Manton. “You will understand, Miss Blow, that it is not usual for a man in Mr. Goddard’s position, for an officer, to make arrests in person. It is probable that he will send Sergeant Farrelly and perhaps one of the constables.”
“I shall accompany the sergeant, then,” said Miss Blow.
CHAPTER XIX
Lord Manton’s waggonette was a roomy vehicle, used chiefly for picnic parties in the summer, when Lady Flavia and her children were at Clonmore Castle. The four ladies, Lord Manton, and Mr. Goddard packed themselves into it quite comfortably. Lord Manton gave his order to the coachman.
“Down to the village, Thomas, and stop at the hotel.”