51/59 In a moment or two the butler returned. He said good-night and closed the door behind him. It is impossible to say, therefore, by which exit he left the house, but personally I am convinced that, knowing of the reception here to-night, he would not think of using the conservatory." "Most unlikely, I should say," the Professor murmured. He is at all times at your disposal, Mr.Quest, if you should desire to question him." Quest nodded absently. |