“Is the goods office open?”
“Yes, sir.”
“I have a bill I owe them. Anyone there to take the money?”
“They’ll be ready for that, Mr. Canterton.”
“Oh, by the way, Gates, did Miss Carfax catch her train all right? I mean the early one?”
“The lady from Orchards Corner, sir?”
“Yes. You know Miss Carfax.”
“To be sure. She was earlier than me, sir, and down here before I got the booking office swept out.”
“That’s good. I’m glad she caught it. Good morning, Gates.”
“Good morning, sir.”