"That gentleman has taken me off my beat to arrest a man for highway robbery."
"That gentleman is mistaken," replied the girl. "We've had a breakdown. Surely that is the person who promised to send assistance from Harrogate. We want a repairer, not a policeman."
"Don't you believe her!" cried the motorist. "Ask the old 'un."
"Is that so, sir?" inquired the officer.
"You have heard my daughter," replied the Earl, astonished but loyal. "Of course it is so."
The motorist's mouth opened, but no words came forth. He was absolutely speechless at this change of front.
"Anyway, there's an assault an' battery," said his friend hopefully. "'E knocked 'im down," pointing to the protagonists of the drama.
"For insulting a lady, I think," said Cunningham.
"Gor!" snorted the driver, recovering his speech. "Sold again, Sammy!" And with a frightful hoot they passed into the night.