Co'nnle Courtland, Mr.
Champney!" The two men bowed formally.

"And now, Co'nnle, if yo'll come down, Mr.Champney will show yo' round the fahm.

When yo' 've got through yo'll find me here at work." Courtland would have preferred, and half looked for her company and commentary on this round of inspection, but he concealed his disappointment and descended.

It did not exactly please him that Champney seemed relieved, and appeared to accept him as a bona fide stranger who could not possibly interfere with any confidential relations that he might have with Miss Sally.

Nevertheless, he met the Englishman's offer to accompany him with polite gratitude, and they left the house together.
In less than an hour they returned.