the case over to the next man on the Scotland Yard list. He
may not deal with you so gently."

"I don't care how he deals with me," returned Mallow,
haughtily; "having done no wrong, I am not afraid. And, what
is more, Jennings, I was coming to see you as soon as I
returned. You have only forestalled our interview."

"What did you wish to see me about?"

"This case," said Cuthbert, getting out a box of cigarettes
and touching the bell.
"The deuce!" said Jennings briskly, "then you do know
something?"

Cuthbert handed him the box and gave an order for coffee.
"Any liqueur?" he asked in friendly tones.

"No. I never drink when on--ah--er--pleasure," said the
other, substituting another word since the servant was in the
room. "Well," he asked when the door closed, "why did you
wish to see me?"

"To ask if you remember a coining case that took place some
twenty years ago?"

"No. That was before my time. What case is it?"

"Some people called Saul were mixed up in it."