"Thank you, sir," said Random, moved, and shook his future
father-in-law heartily by the hand, while Donna Inez, throwing
all restraint to the winds, kissed her lover exultingly on the
check. In the midst of this scene Professor Braddock returned,
looking very pleased.
"I have induced Hervey to hold his tongue for a few days until we
can look into this matter," he said, rubbing his hands "that is,
if you think it wise, all of you. Otherwise, I am quite willing
to go myself to-morrow and tell the police."
"No," said Archie rapidly, "let us thresh out the matter
ourselves. We will save Sir Frank's name from a police court
slur at all events."
"I do not think there is any chance of Sir Frank being arrested,"
said Don Pedro politely; "the evidence is insufficient. And at
the worst he can provide an alibi."
"I am not so sure of that," said Random anxiously. "I went to
London certainly, but I did not go to any place where I am known.
However," he added cheerfully, "I daresay I'll be able to defend
myself. Still, the fact remains that we are no nearer to
learning who killed Bolton than we were."
"I am sending Cockatoo to Pierside to-morrow to stop at the
Sailor's Rest for a time," said Braddock quickly.
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