Come and look me up when you're in a better humour." "I shall probably find you in a worse one," Norgate retorted.
"Good night!" * * * * * It was one o'clock when Norgate let himself into his rooms.

To his surprise, the electric lights were burning in his sitting-room.

He entered a little abruptly and stopped short upon the threshold.

A slim figure in dark travelling clothes, with veil pushed back, was lying curled up on his sofa.

She stirred a little at his coming, opened her eyes, and looked at him..