At the moment of turning away he addressed an inquiry to the clerk behind the counter.
"Can you tell me if the Duchess of Souspennier is staying here ?" he inquired.
The young man glanced up.
"Been here, I guess.

Left on Tuesday." Mr.Sabin turned away.

He did not speak again until Duson and he were alone in the sitting-room.

Then he drew out a five dollar bill.
"Duson," he said, "take this to the head luggage porter.

Tell him to bring his departure book up here at once, and there is another waiting for him.