But we must be ready for him when he comes back.

If we sit at the window we shall see him coming down the road." The fresh morning air, and the genial company of the Admiral had caused the Doctor to forget his troubles, and he came back about midday in an excellent humor.

As he opened the hall door the vile smell of chemicals which had spoilt his breakfast met him with a redoubled virulence.

He threw open the hall window, entered the dining-room, and stood aghast at the sight which met his eyes.
Ida was still sitting among her bottles, with a lit cigarette in her left hand and a glass of stout on the table beside her.

Clara, with another cigarette, was lounging in the easy chair with several maps spread out upon the floor around.