"Yes, sir."
"And then you went towards the bar, but it was crowded, so he took you to a private room?"
"Yes, sir."
"And once there he began giving you the details of this farm he proposed starting. Did he work out any figures on paper?"
"Yes, sir."
"On what?"
"On a letter or envelope; I'm not certain which."
"Which of course he took from his pocket?"
"Yes, sir."
"Very good," I said. Then turning to the police officer, "Now, Mr. Inspector, shall we be off to the Canary Bird?"