pointed out, furthermore, that you were a lighthearted young gentleman, sir, who might well do such a thing as a practical joke. I left him quite convinced, and there is now no danger of his attributing the action to Master Thomas.”
I gazed at the blighter spellbound.
“And that’s what you consider a neat solution?” I said.
“Yes, sir. Mr. Little will now retain his position as desired.”
“And what about me?”
“You are also benefited, sir.”
“Oh, I am, am I?”
“Yes, sir. I have ascertained that Mrs. Gregson’s motive in inviting you to this house was that she might present you to Mr. Filmer with a view to your becoming his