And we had every right to suppose ourselves alone, and to conclude that the new-comer, whoever he might be, was come on a clandestine, if not a hostile, errand.
'Who is there ?' asked Romaine.
'It's only me, sir,' said the soft voice of Dawson.

'It's the Viscount, sir.

He is very desirous to speak with you on business.' 'Tell him I shall come shortly, Dawson,' said the lawyer.

'I am at present engaged.' 'Thank you, sir!' said Dawson.
And we heard his feet draw off slowly along the corridor.
'Yes,' said Mr.Romaine, speaking low, and maintaining the attitude of one intently listening, 'there is another foot.

I cannot be deceived!' 'I think there was indeed!' said I.