Chapter 23

Entered Haverley, accompanied by a tall and preternaturally thin gentleman who carried, a leather case. O’Hagan bowed coldly to the captain, and upon his companion turned the monocle. “This,” he said frigidly, sweeping his hand toward Mr. Salter, “I assume to be your horse-whip?” “Mr. Salter is my solicitor!” replied Haverley loudly. “I have decided that a public exposure is what you require! We have therefore——” (O’Hagan pressed a bell.) “—I say we have therefore called formally to advise you——” (Donohue entered.)…