CHAPTER X
DISCOVERIES AT THE DEPOTMeredith lingered over his lunch, waiting for Tony to return from Penrith. He suffered a mild lecture from his wife for sending the boy on what she called “one of your silly underhand police tricks”. Mrs. Meredith bore no love toward the Force. In her opinion it made enough demands on her husband’s time, without it having to interfere with Tony’s proper lunch-hour. Hadn’t she done all in her power to kill the boy’s absorbing interest in police affairs? She really thought Meredith might have shown a little more consideration for her feelings.
Tony’s entry put an end to a well-worn argument. He was excited and triumphant.
“Got three beauties, Dad!” he announced before he was half-way through the door. “The chap came outside the gate and stood chatting to
