She recognised immediately the person to whom the telegram was addressed--the Miss Dolman of Parade Lodge to whom Lady Bradeen had wired, at Dover, on the last occasion, and whom she had then, with her recollection of previous arrangements, fitted into a particular setting.

Miss Dolman had figured before and not figured since, but she was now the subject of an imperative appeal.

"Absolutely necessary to see you.

Take last train Victoria if you can catch it.

If not, earliest morning, and answer me direct either way." "Reply paid ?" said the girl.