“What?”

“That O’Rourke can be mixed up in this in any way.”

“It’s possible,” said Bundle thoughtfully. “He’s got what one calls a very vivid personality. No, it wouldn’t surprise me, to tell the truth, nothing would surprise me! In fact, there’s only one person I’m really sure isn’t No. 7.”

“Who’s that?”

“Superintendent Battle.”

“Oh! I thought you were going to say George Lomax.”

“Ssh, here he comes.”

George was, indeed, bearing down upon them in an unmistakable manner. Jimmy made an excuse and slipped away. George sat down by Bundle.