“It appears,” Grant continued, “that he has been seen and recognized lately. They thought we might have news of him.”
Stephen turned to Hugh curtly, but still trying to hide his triumph.
“You see the risks you are running.”
“What did you tell them, Grant?” Hugh asked.
“I said we knew nothing of your whereabouts, sir. Then I came directly here.”
“Were you followed?” Stephen asked sharply.
The question and the idea took Grant aback. “I—I don’t think so, sir!” he said feebly. “It never occurred to me that such a thing was possible. I’ve never had any experience with the police,” he apologized sadly.
“Your common sense should have told you not to come,” Stephen said brutally.
“I dare say, sir,” Grant admitted piteously; “but it seemed to me to be the only thing I could do.”
“You must go back at once,” Stephen ordered.