"So, if you have no objection, I think I shall register at this hotel and take a room.

I--I am not very strong yet, but perhaps Miss Stanton will see me when I have rested a little." "She won't return before five o'clock," explained Mr.Merrick.

"Miss Stanton is--er--connected with a motion picture company, you know, and is busy during the day." He seemed both surprised and perplexed, at first, but after a moment's thought he said: "She is an actress, then ?" "Yes; she and her sister.

They have with them an aunt, Mrs.Montrose, for companion." "Thank you.

Then I will try to meet them this evening." As he spoke he rose with some difficulty and bade them adieu.