Felix broke into a little laugh as the man retired.
"Mysterious as ever," he remarked.
Mr.Sabin smiled quietly.

He went on with his sketch.
"I do not want," Felix said, "to seem impatient, but you must remember that I have come all the way from Europe in response to a very urgent message.

As yet I have done nothing except form a very uncomfortable third at a luncheon and tea party, and listen to a good deal of enigmatic conversation between you and the charming Lady Carey.

This evening I made sure that I should be enlightened.

But no! You have given me a wonderful dinner--from you I expected it.