Mr. Thornton had obtained for him his first situation in the police, and had heard from time to time of the progress of his protg, but they had not often met, and at first Mr. Thornton did not remember him.

Mr. Thornton had obtained for him his first situation in the police, and had heard from time to time of his progress, but they had not often met. At first Mr. Thornton did not remember him.
