She did not want to bring him away from his work in Chiltistan.

But Shere Ali was not listening to the excuses.
"I must see you again," he said.

"I must." "No doubt we shall meet," replied Violet Oliver.
"To-morrow," continued Shere Ali.

"To-morrow evening.

You will be going to the Fort." There was to be an investiture, and after the investiture a great reception in the Fort on the evening of the next day.