I could see that she had turned very white.
"Send a page-boy round the hotel," I told the hall-porter, "to inquire if Mr.Delora is in any of the rooms.

If I might make the suggestion," I continued, turning towards her, "I would go upstairs at once.

You may find, after all, that Mr.Dean has made a mistake, and that your uncle is there." "Why, yes!" she declared, jumping up.

"I will go at once.

Do you mind--will you come with me ?" "With pleasure!" I answered.
I paused for a moment to give some instructions about my own luggage.