beaten, and the extraordinary blue of his eyes made an almost startling contrast to the brown skin.
Tommy swiftly made up his mind. He put on his hat, picked up some gloves, and opened the door. He paused on the threshold.
“This gentleman is waiting to see you, Mr. Blunt,” said Albert.
A quick frown passed over Tommy’s face. He took out his watch.
“I am due at the Duke’s at a quarter to eleven,” he said.
Then he looked keenly at the visitor. “I can give you a few minutes if you will come this way.”
The latter followed him obediently into the inner office where Tuppence was sitting demurely with pad and pencil.
“My confidential