Quotation from: Secret Adversary

Written by: Agatha Christie

"It was, sir. But I judged it important to lose no time."

And as briefly and succinctly as possible he detailed the
experiences of the last few days.

Half-way through, Mr. Carter interrupted him to give a few
cryptic orders through the telephone. All traces of displeasure
had now left his face. He nodded energetically when Tommy had
finished.