“Quite so, Wilson, you have done well, and your work shows commendable progress. But, tell me, have you exercised your powers of observation and analysis on any other points? I might profit by your deductions.”
“Oh! no, I went no farther.”
“That’s a pity. Your début was such a promising one. But, since that is all, we may as well go.”
“Go! but how can we get out?”
“The way all honest people go out: through the gate.”
“But it is locked.”
“It will be opened.”
“By whom?”
“Please call the two policemen who are strolling down the avenue.”
“But——”