“He was very quick,” said Jimmy. “I think he may have been a professional acrobat.”
“He didn’t hurt you, father?”
“No, no, my dear.”
“Perhaps I frightened him,” said Jimmy airily.
Mr. McEachern scowled furtively at him.
“We mustn’t detain you, Mr.——”
“Pitt,” said Jimmy. “My name is Pitt.” He turned to Molly. “I hope you enjoyed the voyage.”
The policeman started.
“You know my daughter?”
“By sight only, I’m afraid. We were fellow-passengers on the Mauretania. Unfortunately I was in the second cabin. I used to see your daughter walking the deck sometimes.”