Now that you mention it

　　"Now that you mention it, it was not large. It might have been theSpectator. However, I had little thought to spare upon such details,for a second man was seated with his back to the window, and I couldswear that this second man was Godfrey. I could not see his face,but I knew the familiar slope of his shoulders. He was leaning uponhis elbow in an attitude of great melancholy, his body turnedtowards the fire. I was hesitating as to what I should do when therewas a sharp tap on my shoulder, and there was Colonel Emsworthbeside me.

　　"'This way, sir!' said he in a low voice. He walked in silence tothe house, and I followed him into my own bedroom. He had picked upa time-table in the hall.

　　"'There is a train to London at 8:30,' said he. 'The trap will be atthe door at eight.'

　　"He was white with rage, and, indeed, I felt myself in sodifficult a position that I could only stammer out a few incoherentapologies in which I tried to excuse myself by urging my anxiety formy friend.

　　"'The matter will not bear discussion,' said he abruptly. 'Youhave made a most damnable intrusion into the privacy of our family.You were here as a guest and you have become a spy. I have nothingmore to say, sir, save that I have no wish ever to see you again.'"At this I lost my temper, Mr. Holmes, and I spoke with some warmth."'I have seen your son, and I am convinced that for some reason ofyour own you are concealing him from the world. I have no idea whatyour motives are in cutting him off in this fashion, but I am surethat he is no longer a free agent. I warn you, Colonel Emsworth,that until I am assured as to the safety and well-being of my friend Ishall never desist in my efforts to get to the bottom of themystery, and I shall certainly not allow myself to be intimidated byanything which you may say or do.'

　　"The old fellow looked diabolical, and I really thought he was aboutto attack me. I have said that he was a gaunt, fierce old giant, andthough I am no weakling I might have been hard put to it to hold myown against him. However, after a long glare of rage he turned uponhis heel and walked out of the room. For my part, I took the appointedtrain in the morning, with the full intention of coming straight toyou and asking for your advice and assistance at the appointment forwhich I had already written."