II
As soon as James saw Posy coming alone to him, he leapt triumphantly to the conclusion that her father had hauled down his flag. With a joyous exclamation he hastened to embrace her, but she turned a cool cheek to ardent lips.
"Father sent me to you, Jim."
"I knew he'd climb down!"
"But he hasn't. Jim, dear, what do you mean by threatening father and—and Mr. Tomlin?"
The eager smile faded out of his face. He remained silent, marshalling his wits.
"Have you received tips from Mr. Tomlin?"
"He's paid me for work done."
"What sort of work?"
"Restoring old bits of stuff. What has that got to do with us?"