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That afternoon Bindle was introduced to the Famous Chief-Inspector Gunny of Scotland Yard , who , for years previously , had been the head of the department dealing with the suffragist demonstrations . He was a genial , large-hearted man , who had earned the respect , almost the liking of those whose official enemy he was . When he heard Bindle 's story , he roared with laughter , and insisted that Bindle should himself tell about the Black and White Raiders to the Deputy-Commissioner and the Chief Constable . It was nearly four o'clock when Bindle left Scotland Yard , smoking a big cigar with which the Deputy-Commissioner had presented him . Chief-Inspector Gunny 's last words had been , `` Well , Bindle , you 've done us a great service . If at any time I can help you , let me know . '' `` Now I wonder wot ' e meant by that , '' murmured Bindle to himself .