"Lord Loring tells me you have sent to the country for your books.

Do you find a London hotel favorable to study ?" "It is a very quiet hotel," Romayne answered, "and the people know my ways." He turned to Arthur.

"I have my own set of rooms, Mr.Penrose," he continued--"with a room at your disposal.

I used to enjoy the solitude of my house in the country.

My tastes have lately changed--there are times now when I want to see the life in the streets, as a relief.