13621    It was a cool hand, whoever it was, to go and give the alarm like that.'

13622    'Yes, it was a queer thing to do.

13623    Many thanks to you for what you have told me.

13624    If I can put the man into your hands you shall hear from me.

13625    Come along, Watson!'

13626    'Where are we going to now?' I asked, as we left the office.

13627    'We are now going to interview Lord Holdhurst, the Cabinet Minister and future Premier of England.'

13628    We were fortunate in finding that Lord Holdhurst was still in his chambers at Downing Street, and on Holmes sending in his card we were instantly shown up.

13629    The statesman received us with that old-fashioned courtesy for which he is remarkable, and seated us on the two luxurious easy chairs on either side of the fireplace.

13630    Standing on the rug between us, with his slight, tall figure, his sharp-featured, thoughtful face, and his curling hair prematurely tinged with grey, he seemed to represent that not too common type, a nobleman who is in truth noble.

13631    'Your name is very familiar to me, Mr. Holmes,' said he, smiling.

13632    'And, of course, I cannot pretend to be ignorant of the object of your visit.

13633    There has only been one occurrence in these offices which could call for your attention.

13634    In whose interest are you acting, may I ask?

13635    'In that of Mr. Percy Phelps,' answered Holmes.