The Secret Adversary - Chapter 20

CHAPTER XX

TOO LATE

In the street they held an informal council of war. Sir James had drawn a watch from his pocket. “The boat train to Holyhead stops at Chester at 12.14. If you start at once I think you can catch the connection.”
Tommy looked up, puzzled.

“Is there any need to hurry, sir? To-day is only the 24th.”