I am more than ever satisfied that I have been right in reporting you as worthy of this most serious trust.

I believe the conversion of the owner of Vange Abbey is--in your hands--no more than a matter of time." "May I ask what his name is ?" "Certainly.

His name is Lewis Romayne." "When do you introduce me to him ?" "Impossible to say.

I have not yet been introduced myself." "You don't know Mr.Romayne ?" "I have never even seen him." These discouraging replies were made with the perfect composure of a man who saw his way clearly before him.

Sinking from one depth of perplexity to another, Penrose ventured on putting one last question.