"As I dislike to eat alone, I have ordered the table spread for two.

I shall be very glad of your company, stranger, if you care to honor me." "That is kind of you," nodded the other.

"I shall accept with much pleasure, for I, too, like to eat in good company." After a little more conversation the two ascended to Duff's room on the next floor.

Certainly it was the largest and most comfortable guest room in the hotel, and was furnished in good taste.

The main apartment was set as a gentlemen's lounging room, Duff's bedroom furniture being in a little room at the rear.
Hardly had Duff pressed the bell button before there came a tap at the door.