MR.

OOMA He kept his word.

Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
He came back prepared for the approaching climax.

In such matters he was a human barometer.

The affairs of the family in whose interests he had become so suddenly involved were rapidly reaching an acute stage.
Something must happen soon, and that something would probably have tremendous and far-reaching consequences.
Capella and his companions, known and unknown, would reach London at 7.30 p.m.It pleased Brett to time his homeward journey so that he would speed in the same direction, but arrive before them.
In these trivial matters he owned to a boyish enthusiasm.