"I will tell you.

I followed my wife to the Milan--I thought it might be worth while.
I saw her enter the lift and come up to your room.

While I was hesitating as to what to do, I met Flossie.

Devilish clever idea of mine! I determined to kill two birds with one stone.

I told her you'd been enquiring for her--that you were alone in your rooms and would like to see her.