ou don’t apprehend any more violence, do you? Where were the police? Never at hand when they’re wanted!’
‘On the contrary, I saw three or four of them, when the gates gave way, struggling and beating about in fine fashion; and more came running up just Maillot Arsenal Pas CHer when the yard was clearing. I might have given some of the fellows in charge then, if I had had my wits about me. But there will be no difficulty, plenty of people can Identify them.’
‘But won’t they come Turbinebeats back to-night?’
‘I’m going to see about a sufficient guard for the premises. I have appointed to meet Captain Hanbury in half an hour at the station.’
‘You must have some tea first.’
‘Tea! Yes, I suppose I must. It’s half-past six, and I may be out for some time. Don’t sit up for me, mother.’
‘You expect me to go to bed before I have seen you safe, do you?’
‘Well, perhaps not.’ He hesitated for a moment. ‘But if I’ve time, I shall go round by Crampton, after I’ve arranged with the police and seen Hamper and Clarkson.’ Their eyes met; they looked at each other intently for a minute. Then Ostaa Halpa Nike Air Max Naisten she asked:
‘Why are you going round by Crampton?’
‘To ask after Miss Hale.’
‘I will send. Williams must take the water-bed she came to ask for. He shall inquire how she is.’
‘I must go myself.’
‘Not merely to ask how Miss Hale is?’
‘No, not merely for that. I want to thank her for the way in which she stood between me and the mob.’
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