Don't tell me I'll have to walk over your dead body first, for it won't do." I know it is not looked upon as a friendly act to interrupt a man in his work and to disregard the orders given to his servants, but I was irritated by all this Grand Llama atmosphere of mysterious seclusion.
Besides, I had been walking and felt just a little hot and dusty and thirsty, and I felt all the hotter, dustier and thirstier for my argument with Ellen.
"I'll announce myself," I said, and marched to the door of Adrian's study.

It was locked.

I rapped at the door.
"Who's there ?" came Adrian's voice.
"Me.

Hilary." "What's the matter ?" "I happen to be a guest under your roof," said I, with a touch of temper.
"Wait a minute," said he.
I waited about two.

Then the door was unlocked and opened and I strode in upon Adrian who looked rather pale and dishevelled.
"Why the deuce," said I, "did you keep me hanging about like that ?" "I'm sorry," he replied.