I doubt it very much." "Naturally, I should wish to offer her ample remuneration." Again the loose lines of the strange old face seemed to sharpen.

There was a growing eagerness in the pale eyes ...

but it died.
"Even in that case," said Dr.Farr regretfully, "I fear it will be impossible." Spence pressed this particular point no further.

He had found out what he wanted to know, namely, that his host's desire to see the last of him was stronger even than his desire for money.

His own desire to see more of his host strengthened in proportion.
"Supposing we leave it to Miss Farr herself," he suggested smoothly.
"Since you have personally no objection.