All this time the man opposite turned the pages of his book with the utmost cautiousness, moved on tiptoe once to reach down more papers, and held out his finger to warn the train attendant who came with some harmless question.
"The English gentleman," Norgate heard him whisper, "is tired.

Let him sleep." Soon after five o'clock, Norgate gave it up.

He rose to his feet, stretched himself, and was welcomed with a pleasant smile from his companion.
"You have had a refreshing nap," the latter remarked, "and now, is it not so, you go to take a cup of English tea ?" "You are quite right," Norgate admitted.

"Better come with me." Herr Selingman smiled a smile of triumph.

It was the reward of geniality, this! He was forming a new friendship! "I come with great pleasure," he decided, "only while you drink the tea, I drink the coffee or some beer.