I saw our old friend only yesterday, and he reminded me that he was coming." "You're a brick, Freddy!" I answered.

"I'll be round." "You have not answered my question," he reminded me.
"I'll tell you later," I answered, and rang off.
I was at Maynard House very soon after eleven, and, after chatting for a little while with my hostess, I hung around near the entrance, watching the arrivals.

About midnight His Excellency the Chinese ambassador was announced, and I felt a little thrill of exultation.

I was right! The tall, powerful-looking man whom I saw bowing over my cousin's hand was indeed the person whom I had seen with Delora a few hours ago.

I ran Freddy to ground, and presently I found myself also bowing before His Excellency.