I'm the captain's butler, sir--Jenkins.
He cabled back to give you the entire run of the house as long as you desired it.

He advised me to notify you that he had also prepared his banker against your arrival.

Have your luggage sent here at once, sir.
Dinner will be at your convenience." Hawksley's body relaxed.

A lump came into his throat.

Here was a friend, anyhow, ready to serve him though he was thousands of miles away.
When he could trust himself to speak he said: "Sorry.