"This is Mr.Sydney Barnes, the brother of the Mr.Barnes who used to live here.

He is keeping the flat on for a short time." The Baroness was surprised, and showed it.

Without a moment's hesitation, however, she accepted Wrayson's words as an introduction to the young man, and held out her hand to him with a brilliant smile.
"I am very glad to meet you, Mr.Barnes," she said, "even under such painful circumstances.

I knew your brother very well, and I have heard him speak of you." [Illustration: "AT THE SIGHT OF THE TWO MEN, THE BARONESS STOPPED SHORT"] Mr.Sydney Barnes did not attempt to conceal his surprise.

He shook hands with the Baroness, however, and regarded her with undisguised admiration.
"Well, this licks me!" he exclaimed frankly.