Then Steingall glanced at his watch.
"I think some of you people must be tired after a strenuous day," he said.

"I expect to be called away soon, and it is possible that I may want to disturb you, Mr.Curtis, before you retire for the night.

Do you intend to remain here ?" "Yes." For an instant, an appreciable constraint manifested its presence, and Uncle Horace did not display his wonted tact when he accentuated it by a dry chuckle, _a propos_ of nothing in particular.

Curtis relieved the situation after a slight hesitation.
"Lady Hermione, I take it, will now go to bed," he said coolly, "and, if she is wise, will refuse to unlock her door again till her maid comes in the morning.

I purpose changing my clothes, in case I may have to accompany you on some midnight expedition.