[MASTER AND MAN]
When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new. Mr. Hooper assailed him the moment he was past the door.
"Now, Mr. Gibb, you have been and gone and done it."
"Done what, sir?"
"I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."
"Have I, sir?"
"You brought Miss Lindsay here?"
"Excuse me, sir, but if you'll remember you told me to ask her to come."
"You put me up to it."
"I merely happened to mention that she was looking for something to do, and so she is."