The Little Nugget by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
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all the same--'
'I take your point, sir. But I was merely intending to frighten him.' 'You succeeded all right. He went through those bushes like a cannon-ball.' I heard him chuckle. 'I think I may have scared him a little, sir.' 'We must phone to the police-station. Could you describe the man?' 'I think not, sir. It was very dark. And, if I may make the suggestion, it would be better not to inform the police. I have a very poor opinion of these country constables.' 'But we can't have men prowling--' 'If you will permit me, sir. I say--let them prowl. It's the only way to catch them.' 'If you think this sort of thing is likely to happen again I must tell Mr Abney.' 'Pardon me, sir, I think it would be better not. He impresses me as a somewhat nervous gentleman, and it would only disturb him.' At this moment it suddenly struck me that, in my interest in the |
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