"I must see him," he said simply, but with such an air of determination that Simmons weakened.
"Well, if you wait a few minutes," replied Smiley, "I will see if he will speak to you."
Shock waited till Smiley opened the door, whereupon, stepping quickly forward, he set his foot against the lower panel and pushed the door wide open.
In a small room, bare of furniture except for tables and chairs and a hanging lamp, sat four men, of whom Shock recognised two. The Kid was one, and Macfarren the other. Across the table from these sat two men, one by his uniform the Inspector of the Mounted Police. The face of the other had to Shock a familiar look, but where he had seen him he could not remember.
As Shock opened the door the man in uniform started up with an oath, and Macfarren blew out the light.
"What's that for, Macfarren?" said The Kid.
"Shut up, you fool," growled Macfarren.
"What did you say, sir?" enquired The Kid, in a voice somewhat thick and unsteady.
"Get him out of here," said Macfarren, in a low tone.
"I want to have a few words with Mr. Stanton," said Shock, standing in the doorway.