If Mr.Medcroft is in London, this gentleman surely cannot be he, the real Mr.Medcroft.We must have an explanation." "I'll--I will explain everything to-morrow.

Oh, by the way, is there a telegram for me in the office?
There must be.

I've been expecting it all day.

I telegraphed to London for it." "There is no telegram down there, madam." At this juncture Mr.Odell-Carney appeared on the scene, uninvited but welcome.
"Wot's all this ?" he demanded sternly.

Everybody proceeded at once to tell him.