Maurice replied, “No, my name’s Scudder.” Scudder? Alec realized that Maurice did know the old man and did not want to be recognized. “It isn’t,” Alec said, “and I’ve a serious charge to bring against this gentleman.” “Yes, awfully serious,” remarked Maurice, and he rested his hand on Alec’s shoulder so that his fingers touched the back of his neck. The touch stirred Alec, as did Maurice’s taking his name for his own.
