“I pondered for a moment—then I came to a swift conclusion—took the doc from him and ate it.”
“Sure.”
Jones rubbed his stomach and laughed.
“Well, well,” said the solicitor with curious acquiescence and want of astonishment after the first momentary start caused by this surprising statement, “we have the property back, that’s the main thing.”
“You remember,” said Jones, “I talked to you about letting that place.”
“Carlton House Terrace?”
“Yes—well, that’s off. I’ve made good. Do you see?”
“M—yes,” replied Collins.
“I’ll have enough money now to pay off the mortgages and things.”