It was growing dark, the lights already burning, and from the plashing of drops on the window, it must be raining outside.

Hawley would surely have ended his call upon Miss Maclaire long before this, and left the hotel.

However interesting his communication might have proven, she must fill her evening engagement at the Trocadero, and would require time for supper and rest.

As to the result of that interview there could be little doubt.

Providing the gambler possessed the proper papers he would have small difficulty in convincing the girl that she was indeed the one sought.