I'll certainly forgive Hayle if he is ever successful enough to take me in again by one of his rascally tricks." "You must not let him do that," returned the Frenchman, shaking his head.

"Our reputations are at stake." When I reached my own apartments the _concierge_ was much relieved to see me.

She had been told that I was dead, perhaps murdered, and Leglosse's visit to find me had not helped to reassure her.

A packet of letters and telegrams was handed to me, which I carried up to my room, to read them while I was changing my attire.

Never before had I been so glad to get out of a dress-suit.
I had just finished my toilet and was in the act of commencing the packing of the bag I intended taking with me, when there was a tap at the door.