Anthony Marston was in his bath. He luxuriated in the steaming water. His limbs had felt cramped after his long drive. Very few thoughts passed through his head. Anthony was a creature of sensation – and of action.

He thought to himself: «Must go through with it, I suppose,» and thereafter dismissed everything from his mind.

Warm steaming water – tired limbs – presently a shave – a cocktail – dinner.

And after —?