Nelson Sturgis was a tall, athletic man, and Professor Puffer was persuaded that he could carry out his threat if he was so minded. Accordingly he thought it best to desist.
After breakfast Mr. Sturgis summoned a hotel attendant.
“Here is half a crown,” he said. “Go to the chamber of my young friend, Bernard Brooks, and bring his satchel to my room.”
“All right, sir.”
This was done without the observation of Puffer, or he would have prevented the removal of Bernard’s luggage.
Mr. Sturgis called a hackney coach, had his luggage put on, including Bernard’s satchel, and drove to the railway station.
“Well, Bernard, I have brought your satchel,” he said.
“Thank you, sir. I was wondering what I should do without it.”
“I had no idea of leaving it with the professor. Now I will secure tickets to London.”
“What will be the price?”