When all is settled I shall show myself grateful--believe me." Between seven and eight o'clock they drove up to a house on Streatham Hill, and without consulting Lord Polperro, Gammon went to parley at the door.

Ill luck pursued them.

Mr.Cuthbertson was dining in town, and could not be home till late.

When made to understand this Lord Polperro passed from lethargy to violent agitation.
"We must go back at once!" he exclaimed.

"To Lowndes Mansions at once Greenacre, tell him to drive straight to Sloane Street.