It was not from her.
He read the few lines and crushed the sheet of paper in his hand.
"I am having supper at the Carlton with some friends on our way to C.H.

I want to speak to you for a moment.

Be in the Palm Court at 12.15, but do not recognise me until I come to you.

If possible keep out of sight.

If you should have left my maid will bring this on to your hotel.
"M.