Benson's surly instinct told him he was in the wise youth's way, and he resolved to give his master a striking proof of his superior faithfulness.

For some weeks the Saurian eye had been on the two secret creatures.

Heavy Benson saw letters come and go in the day, and now the young gentleman was off and out every night, and seemed to be on wings.

Benson knew whither he went, and the object he went for.

It was a woman--that was enough.