He had just read the name of the first false friend, and Isabel had just found the card, when a servant appeared with a message.

"Mrs.Drumblade has arrived, sir, and wishes to see you on a matter of the greatest importance." Hardyman left the tent, not very willingly.

"Wait here," he said to Isabel; "I'll be back directly." She was standing near her own place at the table.

Moody had left one end of the jeweler's case visible above the napkin, to attract her attention.

In a minute more the bracelet and note were in her hands.