Arthur responded, "I will convey this matter to Benjamin for him. After all, you know that I am just a policeman at Scotland Yard, and Benjamin has become one of the members of the Public Works Committee. When it comes to financial matters, his words carry much more weight than mine."
Lionel took the coffee cup from the waiter's hand, stirred it with a spoon, and asked, "That said, why don't you and Benjamin come over to my place sometime? Oh, and bring Alexander and Officer Bonaparte along. I just bought an estate in the countryside, very close to Hagetson Forest. After we finish lunch, we can ride horses and go fox hunting in the forest."
"I would love to accept your invitation, but..." Arthur shook his head slightly and said, "Lionel, you should be more informed than me. With the current situation in London, I cannot possibly leave to go hunting in the countryside. Moreover, I asked you here today to verify something with you."
