I have been out to Streatham since I saw you last, but I did not call at the house.

It is a very sweet little problem, and I would not have missed it for a good deal.

However, I must not sit gossiping here, but must get these disreputable clothes off and return to my highly respectable self." I could see by his manner that he had stronger reasons for satisfaction than his words alone would imply.

His eyes twinkled, and there was even a touch of colour upon his sallow cheeks.

He hastened upstairs, and a few minutes later I heard the slam of the hall door, which told me that he was off once more upon his congenial hunt.
I waited until midnight, but there was no sign of his return, so I retired to my room.