18/25 He knocked at the door several times; at length it was barely opened. What may you want ?' 'I want to know, if you please, if Mr.Egremont called here to-day and left a message for Mr.Smith about some books.' 'He's been here, but he left no message.' 'Was he here long ?' 'All the morning.' 'Putting books on the shelves ?' 'Yes.' 'Thank you. If there was no message, it's all right.' Luke went off. In Kennington Road he again stood still. He felt chilled and wretched to the heart's core. |