"And I'll tell
you what--I shall have to trouble Mr. Lauriston to go round with me to the
station, just to give a formal account of what happened, and a bit of
explanation, you know--I'm satisfied myself about him, and so, no doubt,
will our people be, but you come with us, Melky, and say a word or two--
say you've known him for some time, d'ye see--it'll help."
"Anything to oblige a friend, Mr. Ayscough," said Melky. He motioned to
Lauriston to put his money in his pocket. "Glad to see your letters turned
up," he whispered as they went downstairs. "I say!--a word in your ear--
don't you tell these here police chaps any more than you need--I'll stand
up for you."
The detective's report, a little questioning of Lauriston, and Melky's
fervent protestations on Lauriston's behalf, served to satisfy the
authorities at the police-station, and Lauriston was allowed to go--
admonished by the inspector that he'd be wanted at the inquest, as the
most important witness. He went out into the street with Melky.
"Come and have a bit o' supper at Mrs. Goldmark's," suggested Melky. "I
shall have my hands full tonight at the poor old man's, but I ain't had
nothing since dinner.
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