But Broadbent said no. He was starting to catch a train for a life and death consultation in the country. He must not miss his train.
"But there's time enough. See Hay on your way to the train. Give him five minutes and let somebody else do the rest."
"I shall let somebody else do the whole."
"Hay will see nobody unless he sees you first."
"There are plenty of men as good as I am. I will give you half a dozen names."
"I want none of them. I want you. You know you can stop your carriage for five minutes as you drive to the station."
"My carriage has not come round."
"My hansom is at the door. Drive with me and let your carriage follow."
Finally he did. When he came out of Hay's bedroom he was a very angry man. He said: