“I’ve heard of him a good deal,” said Jimmy. “From Bill and Ronny, you know.”

“Well, Codders is giving some sort of dry party next week⁠—and he’s had a warning letter from Seven Dials.”

“What?” cried Jimmy excitedly, leaning forward. “You can’t mean it?”

“Yes, I do. He told Father about it. Now what do you think that points to?”

Jimmy leant back in his chair. He thought rapidly and carefully. At last he spoke. His speech was brief and to the point.

“Something’s going to happen at that party,” he said.

“That’s what I think,” said Bundle.

“It all fits in,” said Jimmy almost dreamily.

He turned to Loraine.