And as he won't have letters forwarded, and doesn't give any future address, I shouldn't wonder if he starts off yachting somewhere----" "Oh, no, sir, I don't think so," interposed Benson, "The yacht's in the dry dock, and I know he hasn't given any orders to have her got ready." "Well, well, if he wants change and rest, he's wise to put a distance between himself and his business affairs"-- and Sir Francis here looked round for his hat and walking-stick.

"Take me, for example! Why, I'm a different man when I leave this office and go home to lunch! I'm going now.

I don't think--I really don't think there is any cause for uneasiness, Benson.

Your master will let us know if there's anything wrong with him." "Oh, yes, sir, he'll be sure to do that.

He said he would telegraph for me if he wanted me." "Good! Now, if you get any news of him before I do, or if you are anxious that I should attend to any special matter, you'll always find me here till one o'clock.