He would give him to the end of July to make up his mind; by that time Waymark must either present himself as a free man, or allow Ida to be informed of his position.

In the meanwhile he must come to Tottenham not oftener than once a week.

To this Waymark agreed, glad of any respite.
He returned to his lodgings in a state of nervous misery.

Fortunately, he was not left to his thoughts; in a few minutes a knock at his door announced a visitor in the person of Mr.O'Gree.

The Irishman exhibited his wonted liveliness, and at once began to relate an incident to the disadvantage of his archenemy.
"Faith," he cried, "I'd have given a trifle if ye could have heard the conversation between Tootle and me, just after breakfast yesterday.