I cannot see you, even, studying the designs for pots and basins." "Well, bring your man in whenever you want to," Norgate invited, as he turned away.

"I can promise, at least, that I shall not understand what you are saying, and that I won't sneak your designs." There was a queer little smile on Herr Selingman's broad face.

It almost seemed as though he had discovered some hidden though unsuspected meaning in the other's words..