He had learned before that Mr.
O'Neill with his head in the clouds was frequently unaware of feet things.
Kenny went of his own accord to Adam's sitting room.
Almost he surprised a glint of welcome in the old man's piercing eye.
"Well, Adam," he said happily, "I'm back!" "Humph!" said Adam ungraciously.

"I knew you would be." By the end of the week Kenny forgot that he had been away..