You ride ?" "I--I used to before----" "_Ex_actly; before you were obliged to earn your living.

Please have yourself measured for habit and boots this afternoon.

I shall arrange for horse, saddle, and groom.

You will spend most of your time riding in the Park--for the present." "But--Mr.Keen--am I to be one of your agents--a sort of detective ?" Keen regarded her absently, then crossed one leg over the other.
"Read me your notes," he said with a smile.
She read them, folded them, and he took them from her, thoughtfully regarding her.
"Did you know that your mother and I were children together ?" he asked.
"No!" She stared.

"Is _that_ why you sent for me that day at the school of stenography ?" "That is why.