“Yes.”

“Will you take Pink and me with you?”

Beveridge straightened up and flashed a keen, inquiring glance through Dick's eyes, down to the bottom of his soul. Dick met it squarely.

“By Jove!” said Beveridge.

Not a word said Smiley.

“By Jove! I 'll do it!”

Dick turned away, limp.

“Smiley!”

He turned back.

“Where's Harper?”