I had arranged with Penrose that he should call at my lodgings, and tell me how he had prospered at the first performance of his duties as secretary to Romayne.
"The moment he entered the room the signs of disturbance in his face told me that something serious had happened.

I asked directly if there had been any disagreement between Romayne and himself.
"He repeated the word with every appearance of surprise.

'Disagreement ?' he said.

'No words can tell how sincerely I feel for Mr.Romayne.

I cannot express to you, Father, how eager I am to be of service to him!' "Relieved, so far, I naturally asked what had happened.