Was that a good sign?
Lady Montbarry, accompanying Henry down the stairs, said, 'Yes, decidedly! Write when you get to Venice.

We shall wait here to receive letters from Arthur and his wife, and we shall time our departure for Italy accordingly.' A week passed, and no letter came from Henry.

Some days later, a telegram was received from him.

It was despatched from Milan, instead of from Venice; and it brought this strange message:--'I have left the hotel.

Will return on the arrival of Arthur and his wife.