Shortly before closing time, Robinson appeared, it being part of his routine duty to see that no noisy revelers disturbed the peace of the village.

He noticed the stranger at once, and elected to walk past him.
Thus, he received yet another shock when Mr.Franklin addressed him by name.
"Good evening, Robinson," said the pleasant, clear-toned voice.

"I've been expecting you to turn up.

Kindly go back home, and leave the door open.

I want to slip in quietly.