Chapter 53

“All in due course,” he returned. “Owing to the fact that certain small preparations have to be made here for our little entertainment to-night, we have to find other accommodation for you to-day. It would be a great pity if the element of surprise was lacking. And so you will come with me, Mr. Seymour: and you will bear in mind that I have a revolver in my hand, Mr. Seymour, and that my finger is on the trigger, Mr. Seymour. And that should you give me the slightest trouble, you wretched interfering little busybod…