He noticed, however, with secret joy that she was drawing on her gloves.
"Patient! He was to meet me here ten days ago.

He arrived at the hotel.
His clothes are all there, and his bill unpaid.

He went out the night of his arrival, and has never returned.

Patient! Well, I am much obliged to you, Mr.Fergusson.I have no doubt that you have done all that your duty required.

Good afternoon!" "Good afternoon, Miss Poynton, and don't be too despondent.