“I’m a-leading of you to get your rights, that’s what,” said the albino. “I’m holding of you up. I’m keeping your minds clear, that’s what I’m doing heart and soul, and I hope no man here has been stoopid enough to muck it all.”
Geoffrey ignored him and spoke to Roly.
“Well, where is this sergeant?”
“That’s what we want to know, sir.” Roly was delighted to get the ball again. “We’ve been looking for him for close on three years now. It’s Tiddy’s idea. Tiddy says everyone comes to London who’s got the money to enjoy theirselves. Stay in the streets of London long enough, he says, and you’ll see everyone you know. Besides, it’s a living for us, isn’t it? Tom gets his share, and he wouldn’t in no other work.”
“I was right,” cut in Tiddy Doll. “I was proved right. We seed Duds, didn’t we?”
