CHAPTER V.
AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr.Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
"Gayety's not upset you, then, eh ?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
"Not at all, thanks," Arnold answered.
"Nice house, the governor's, isn't it ?" "Very nice indeed." "Good dinners he gives, too," continued Mr.Jarvis.

"Slap-up wines, and the right sort of company.

Must have been an eye-opener for you." Arnold nodded.

He was not in the least anxious to discuss the events of the previous evening with Mr.Jarvis.The latter, however, came a little nearer to him.

He took off his gold-rimmed spectacles and wiped them carefully.
"Now I should like to know," he said, "exactly how Mrs.Weatherley struck you ?" "She appeared to me to be a singularly charming and very beautiful lady," Arnold replied, writing quickly.
Mr.Jarvis was disappointed.
"She's good-looking enough," he admitted.