It was Junius Keswick, and in a few minutes his key was heard in the lock.

As it was not locked the key merely rattled, and Lawrence called out: "Come in." The door opened, and Junius looked in, evidently surprised.

"I beg your pardon," said he, "I didn't know you were in here." "Please walk in," said Lawrence.

"I know I am occupying your room, and it is I who should ask your pardon.

But you see the reason why it was thought well that I should not have stairs to ascend." And he pointed to his bandaged foot.
"Have you hurt yourself ?" asked Junius, with an air of concern.
And then Lawrence gave an account of his accident, expressing at the same time his regret that he found himself occupying the room which belonged to the other.
"Oh, don't mention that," said Junius, who had taken a seat near the window.