In the second event, there would be no need to show herself.
Meanwhile, Iris opened the dining-room door and looked in.
Nobody was there.

The one other room on the ground floor, situated at the back of the building, was the doctor's consulting-room.

She knocked at the door.

Mr.Vimpany's voice answered: "Come in." There he was alone, drinking brandy and water, and smoking his big black cigar.
"Where is Lord Harry ?" she said.
"In Ireland, I suppose," Mr.Vimpany answered quietly.
Iris wasted no time in making useless inquiries.

She closed the door again, and left him.