1/17 CHAPTER II. "It's also what none of us have done. We haven't thanked our very pleasant, even if slightly erratic, host for his entertainment." "We can't very well butt in," declared Reade, glancing down the street. "Hibbert and his kee---I mean, his friend---are still talking earnestly. I wonder if they lock poor Hibbert up part of the time ?" Colquitt and young Mr.Hibbert had now turned in at the Eagle Hotel. |