Norgate dozed fitfully as the train sped on through the darkness.

He woke once to find Herr Selingman in close confabulation with his agent on the opposite side of the compartment.

They had a notebook before them and several papers spread out upon the seat.

Norgate, who was really weary, closed his eyes again, and it seemed to him that he dreamed for a few moments.

Then suddenly he found himself wide-awake.