"In what way, may I ask ?" he continued with austere politeness.
Morrison was abashed.
"Forgive me, Heyst.

You must have been sent by God in answer to my prayer.

But I have been nearly off my chump for three days with worry; and it suddenly struck me: 'What if it's the Devil who has sent him ?'" "I have no connection with the supernatural," said Heyst graciously, moving on.

"Nobody has sent me.

I just happened along." "I know better," contradicted Morrison.