They walked upstairs together, and Mr.Woodstock asked his companion to be seated.

He himself stood, and began to poke the fire.
"Do you live in Chelsea still ?" he suddenly asked.
"Yes." "I have left word at Waymark's lodgings that he is to come straight here whenever he returns.

If he's not here by midnight, should I find you up if I called--say at half-past twelve or so ?" "I would in any case wait up for you, with pleasure ?" "Really," said Mr.Woodstock, who could behave with much courtesy when he chose, "I must apologise for taking such liberties.

Our acquaintance is so slight.

And yet I believe you would willingly serve me in the matter in hand.