When he got into the street he not only consulted his watch, but a time-table.

A later train than he had intended to travel by would take it to Rosebury early in the morning.

He would go by this train.

Now he jumped into a hansom and drove to his chambers.

His servant came to him, to whom he gave hasty directions.
"You're to buy the paint yourself, Lawson; see that it is properly mixed, and the right shade.