many for us this time. The odds were dead against him, but he's slipped
through. And I've a pretty firm notion he won't come back."

"So have I," said Inspector Hill, unmoved.

"And a blasted good job too!" said Jack Burton, forcibly.

A gleam of humour crossed the Inspector's face. He pulled out his pipe
with a gesture that made for peace.

"If I were in your place," he said, "I daresay I'd say the same."




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Without Prejudice




CHAPTER I

SILLY SENTIMENT