Next morning he bathed, and had a long walk, coming back by way of the Coppingers' house, but passing quickly, and seeing no one.

When he returned to the hotel, he was told that a gentleman had called to see him, and had left his card "Mr.Alfred Coppinger." Ho, ho! Winifred Elvan had mentioned their meeting, and the people wished to be friendly.

Excellent! This afternoon he would present himself.Splendid.Ml his difficulties were at an end.

He saw himself once more in a gallant attitude.
The weather was very hot--unusually hot, said people at the hotel.

As he climbed the hill between three and four o'clock, the sun's ardour reminded him of old times in the tropics.