He came in quite late--indeed I was going to bed when I heard his knock and, Todd being out, I opened the door myself.

There was some of that Black Warrior left, and I brought out the decanter, but he shook his head courteously and continued his talk.

He asked after you.

Wonderful man, Harry--a man you never forget once you know him." St.George dragged the pine table nearer his chair and moistened his lips with the glass of milk which Jemima had set beside him.

Then he went on: "You remember Judge Giles, do you not?
Lives here on St.Paul Street--yes--of course you do--for he is a great friend of your father's and you must have met him repeatedly at Moorlands.