51120 He is a Mr. Godfrey Norton, of the Inner Temple.
51121 See the advantages of a cabman as a confidant.
51122 They had driven him home a dozen times from Serpentine Mews, and knew all about him.
51123 When I had listened to all that they had to tell, I began to walk up and down near Briony Lodge once more, and to think over my plan of campaign.
51124 'This Godfrey Norton was evidently an important factor in the matter.
51125 He was a lawyer.
51126 That sounded ominous.
51127 What was the relation between them, and what the object of his repeated visits?
51128 Was she his client, his friend, or his mistress?
51129 If the former, she had probably transferred the photograph to his keeping.
51130 If the latter, it was less likely.
51131 On the issue of this question depended whether I should continue my work at Briony Lodge, or turn my attention to the gentleman's chambers in the Temple.
51132 It was a delicate point, and it widened the field of my inquiry.
51133 I fear that I bore you with these details, but I have to let you see my little difficulties, if you are to understand the situation.'