Now he straightened himself, and continued in deadly earnest: "When did you leave the hotel ?" "About 10.15." "Had not Mrs.Capella returned ?" "Not a sign of her.

Miss Layton was alarmed, both the men furious, Mr.
Robert particularly so.

I did not see any use in remaining there; thought, in fact, I ought to obey orders and await you here, so here I am." The barrister scribbled on a card: "Is Mrs.C.at home ?" He rang for Smith, and said: "Take a cab to Mr.Hume's hotel.

Give him that card, and bring me the answer.

If you and the cabman must have a drink together, kindly defer the function until after your return." Smith took such jibes in good part.