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frown on his face.
"
Look here, you've no business to come asking for me in this way. I thought that
was distinctly understood?"
"
It was, sir. But I judged it important to lose no time."
And as briefly and succinctly as possible he detailed the experiences of the last
few days.
Half-way through, Mr. Carter interrupted him to give a few cryptic orders through
the telephone. All traces of displeasure had now left his face. He nodded
energetically when Tommy had finished.
"Quite right. Every moment's of value. Fear we shall be too late anyway. They
wouldn't wait. Would clear out at once. Still, they may have left something behind
them that will be a clue. You say you've recognized Number 1 to be Kramenin?
That's important. We want something against him badly to prevent the Cabinet
falling on his neck too freely. What about the others? You say two faces were
familiar to you? One's a Labour man, you think? Just look through these photos,
and see if you can spot him."
A minute later, Tommy held one up. Mr. Carter exhibited some surprise.
"Ah, Westway! Shouldn't have thought it. Poses as being moderate. As for the
other fellow, I think I can give a good guess." He handed another photograph to
Tommy, and smiled at the other's exclamation. "I'm right, then. Who is he?
Irishman. Prominent Unionist M.P. All a blind, of course. We've suspected it--but
couldn't get any proof. Yes, you've done very well, young man. The 29th, you say,
is the date. That gives us very little time--very little time indeed."
"
But----" Tommy hesitated.
Mr. Carter read his thoughts.
We can deal with the General Strike menace, I think. It's a toss-up--but we've got
"
a sporting chance! But if that draft treaty turns up--we're done. England will be
plunged in anarchy. Ah, what's that? The car? Come on, Beresford, we'll go and
have a look at this house of yours."
Two constables were on duty in front of the house in Soho. An inspector reported
to Mr. Carter in a low voice. The latter turned to Tommy.
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