I am staying in the hotel myself, for example, but you shall not set eyes on me for a week unless you wish to." "But I don't understand," began Rachel, roused a little from her apathy.
She was not suffered to proceed.
"Nor are you to attempt to do so," said her companion, "until to-morrow morning.

If you feel equal to it then, I shall crave an audience, and you shall hear what I have got to say.

But first, let me beg of you, an adequate supper and a good night's rest!" "One thing is certain," said Rachel, half to herself: "they can't know who I am, or they never would have taken me in.

And no luggage!" "That they are prepared for," returned Steel; "and in your rooms you will find a maid who is also prepared and equipped for your emergency.
As to their not knowing who you are at the hotel, there you are right; they do not know; it would have been inexpedient to tell them." "Then at least," said Rachel, "I ought to know who I am supposed to be." And she smiled, for interest and curiosity were awakened within her, with the momentary effect of stimulants; but Mr.Steel sat silent at her side.

The cab was tinkling up Park Lane.