I take it he's waiting to know whether a party of friends he wishes to meet are going also." "Or wishes to avoid," I thought to myself, inwardly; but I did not say so.

I asked instead, "Is he coming again ?" "Yes, I think so: at 5.30." "And she sails at seven ?" "At seven, punctually.

Passengers must be aboard by half-past six at latest." "Very good," I answered, making up my mind promptly.

"I only called to know the Professor's movements.

Don't mention to him that I came.