I supposed there was plenty of time, but Mr.
Bamberger seems to have been in a hurry after we had got Feist into the Home.' 'Had you told Mr.Van Torp all this ?' asked Lady Maud anxiously.
'No,' Logotheti answered.

'I was keeping the information ready in case it should be needed.' A familiar voice spoke behind them.
'Well, it's all right as it is.

Much obliged, all the same.' All three turned suddenly and saw that Mr.Van Torp had crept up while they were talking, and the expression of his tremendous mouth showed that he had meant to surprise them, and was pleased with his success in doing so.
'Really!' exclaimed Lady Maud.
'Goodness gracious!' cried the Primadonna.
'By the Dog of Egypt!' laughed Logotheti.
'Don't know the breed,' answered Van Torp, not understanding, but cheerfully playful.

'Was it a trick dog ?' 'I thought you were in London,' Margaret said.
'I was.

Between one and four this morning, I should say.