Arthur asked with a smile, "Which newspaper do you represent?"
"The Guardian from Manchester."
"So, you're heading to Manchester?"
"Of course."
"Then no matter how much money you offer, I'm not going."
"Why?" the reporter asked with a laugh. "Are you trying to say that you intend to refuse money and stay at Scotland Yard to dedicate yourself to the citizens?"
"No, sir, I am not that noble," Arthur replied with a smile. "I'm just worried that I won't be able to handle the dock thugs in Manchester, even the local ones in London give me enough trouble. Look, didn't I get shot last time I went to Liverpool? Liverpool is bad enough; I fear I might lose my life in Manchester."
As soon as Arthur finished, another burst of laughter came from the lecture hall.
Principal Horner took out his pocket watch, looked at it, and announced with a smile as he stood up, "Gentlemen, time is almost up. Let's conclude the interview here; your work today has been quite successful."
