Bundle Brent

He ought to be someone we all know.

What about George Lomax himself?

Bundle reluctantly shook her head.

In a book, it might work, she agreed.

But knowing Cotters, and she gave herself up to a sudden, uncontrollable mirth.

Cotters, the great criminal organizer, she gasped.

Wouldn't it be marvelous?

Jimmy agreed that it would.

Their discussion had taken some time, and his driving had slowed down involuntarily once or twice.

They arrived at Chimney's to find Colonel Melrose already there waiting.

Jimmy was introduced to him, and they all three proceeded to the inquest together.

As Colonel Melrose had predicted, the whole affair was very simple.

Bondo gave her evidence.

The doctor gave his.

Evidence was given of rifle practice in the neighborhood.

A verdict of death by misadventure was brought in.

After the proceedings were over, Colonel Melrose volunteered to drive Bundle back to Chimneys, and Jimmy Thessiger returned to London.

For all his light-hearted manner, Bundle's story had impressed him profoundly.

He set his lips closely together.

"'Ronnie, old boy,' he murmured, "'I'm going to be up against it, and you're not here to join in the game.'