Chapter 30

“I had always supposed he was dead. And so he was—so far as my people were concerned. Rather awkward for a Sir Somebody to have a little old hotel ‘boots’ for father.” Christopher’s face grew very grave. “I told you about my pater——” “Yes, old chap—that’s why I am telling you. Extraordinary coincidence. I found it out by chance. My people don’t know—that I know. It’s rather a filthy business.” The lift of his head was ironical. His nostrils were shadowed with scorn. “Strange, isn’t it? My pater and my uncle despise…