"How did he appear?"
"He was better dressed than when he worked for you."
"I mean was he cordial?"
"Not very. I don't think he was very glad to see me. Good reason why."
"I wonder whether he is well paid?"
"I didn't ask him, for I knew he wouldn't tell me if I did. I have no doubt he gets a good deal more than what you paid him."
"They must have taken him without a recommendation," mused Lorimer.
"You wouldn't give him a recommendation, would you?"
"No, I should have to say that he was insubordinate and gave me trouble."