He was booked to speak to the men at Parker and Gibbons at 10.30. But you know what he is. Half a dozen places at once. He’s about the most difficult person to catch I know.

Swalecliffe.

Have you sent down to Parker and Gibbons?

Boyce.

Yes, of course I have; I’ve sent a dozen fellows after him to tell him to come to the hotel at once.

Bennett.

[Talking through.] You’ve been careful? You’ve not ...?

Boyce.

You don’t think I’m a beginner at this game, do you?

Bennett.