"Very well, Sergeant," I said. "I will be ready almost at once. I
must have a word with Commander Dean first; we are just settling up
some rather important business." I crossed to the sideboard and
fetched a couple of glasses. "Help yourselves to a whisky," I added.
"I shan't keep you more than two or three minutes."
They both murmured their thanks, and, motioning Bobby to follow me, I
walked into the dining-room and closed the door behind me.