She was awaiting me on the stoop when I got back, and at once entered the hack with a command to drive immediately to Police Headquarters.

I saw her as I came in just now sitting in the outer office, waiting for you.

Are you ready to say I have done well ?" Mr.Gryce, with an indescribable look of mingled envy and indulgence, pressed the hand held out to him, and passed out.

His curiosity could be restrained no longer, and he went at once to where this mysterious woman was awaiting him.

Did he think it odd that she knew him, that she sought him?
If so, he did not betray this in his manner, which was one of great respect.