I'll step up to the hotel this evening and make sure." "You'll oblige me very much, if you will.

By Jove," Sir Henry added, looking towards the door, "I'd no idea it was so late!" Philippa, who had changed her travelling dress for a plain black net gown, was standing in the doorway.

She looked at the inspector, and for a moment the little colour which she had seemed to disappear.
"Is anything the matter ?" she asked breathlessly.
"Nothing in the world, my dear," her husband assured her.

"I am frightfully sorry I'm so late.

Jimmy stayed some time, and then the inspector here looked in about our lights.