Mr.Whitney was visibly affected as he entered the familiar rooms, and to each one was forcibly recalled the memory of their meeting a few days before.

A brief silence followed, and then in subdued tones they began to discuss the business which had now brought them there.
At about two o'clock that afternoon, Scott found himself entering an ancient and dilapidated looking block in a rather disreputable part of the city.

He had fulfilled his appointment with Mr.
Sutherland, and after an hour's conversation both gentlemen appeared very sanguine regarding the case under consideration.

As Scott was taking leave, he produced Hobson's card and related the particulars of their incidental meeting at Fair Oaks, and Hobson's urgent invitation to call upon him at his office.
Mr.Sutherland laughed.

"About what I expected," he said.