It would be unnatural if you suddenly displayed so much interest as to induce you to go to Thors on a mission of charity." Paul nodded.

"All right," he said.

"Yes, I see; though I confess I sometimes forget what the deuce I _am_ supposed to be." Steinmetz laughed pleasantly as he folded the letter.

He rose and went to the door.
"I will send it off," he said.

He paused on the threshold and looked back gravely.