There was to be a sequel, perhaps some hazardous ascent, some expedition at all events which Garratt Skinner had not thought fit to name.
"They took guides, I suppose," he said.
"One guide, monsieur, and a porter.

Monsieur need not fear.

For Monsieur Skinner is of an excellence prodigious." "My father!" exclaimed Sylvia, in surprise.

"I never knew." "What guide ?" asked Chayne.
"Pierre Delouvain"; and so once again Chayne's fears were allayed.

He turned to Sylvia.
"A good name, sweetheart.