But at dinner he often, ordered much as if it were seven o'clock in the morning instead of the evening.

He was a mystery and mysteries interested her.

Did he work all night and sleep all day?
What was he doing?
She was astonished a few nights after her arrival to receive a call from the mysterious evening breakfaster.
"Pardon--I intrude," he began gracefully, presenting his card.

"But I have heard how clever you are, Senora Dunlap.

A friend, in an importing firm, has told me of you, a Mr.Dodge." Constance was startled at the name.