Ever since the bailiff incident he had a great respect for the governess, the respect a sportsman has for a sportsman.
"Moriarty," said Miss Grimshaw, "I want to speak to you."
"Yes, miss," said Moriarty, stepping up to her.
"I have just had some very serious news about the horses. I had better speak to you about it in the library. Come in there."
She led the way into the house.
When they were in the library she shut the door and told him all.
"Divil mend them!" said Moriarty, who seemed much perturbed.
"Do you think there is any truth in it?"
"I do, miss, and what's botherin' me is the master bein' away."
"He's coming back on Thursday."