"Miss Doris guessed him at once.

Phi-ew, I must be careful! This village contains surprises." Doris, watching from an upper room, saw the visitor, and timed him.

She imagined he had dispatched an answer.

Being a woman, she sought enlightenment a few minutes later.
"Mr.Siddle came in," she said tentatively.
"Yes," said the specialist, smiling.

"And I agree with you, Miss Martin.
We mustn't talk about telegrams, even among ourselves, unless it is necessary departmentally." Doris was silenced, but she read the riddle correctly.