Your laundry woman may become a multimillionaire, or your singing master a Caruso, and then, just while their month's on, every one is crazy to meet them.

It's the Professor's month just now." "Here he is, mother!" the young man exclaimed suddenly.

"Good old boy! I thought he'd keep his word." Mrs.Rheinholdt assumed her most encouraging and condescending smile as she held out both hands to the Professor.

He came towards her, stooping a little more than usual.

His mouth had drooped a little and there were signs of fatigue in his face.