Campbell shook his head.
"I should have said if there was one place inLondon that was absolutely above suspicion –”
"I know, I know," saidFather. "And what a useful thing it is to have thatreputation!"
Campbell shook his head and left. Father went downthe passage to the smoking-room. General Radley was just waking up. The Times had slippedfrom his knees and disintegrated slightly. Father picked up and reassembled the sheets andhanded it to him.
"Thank ye, sir. Very kind," said General Radley gruffly.
"General Radley?"
"Yes."
"You'll excuse me,"said Father, raising his voice, "but I wantto speak to you about Canon Pennyfather."
"Eh – what's that?" the General approached a hand to hisear.
"Canon Pennyfather," bellowedFather.
"My father? Dead years ago."
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