I could telephone to Scotland Yard, but I don't want even the police to know I want him until I've seen him.
No, I'll write a note: it will go by the early post, and no one will know where it comes from." Just as lunch was over the next day the front door bell tingled, and presently the parlour-maid knocked, and came in with a card on a silver salver: "I have shown the gentleman into the drawing-room, sir.

He says that he has an appointment with you for half-past two." "Very well: I will be up in a moment, Annie." Then, as she closed the door, he gave Nitocris the card, and continued: "Our ally on the lower plane that may be.

You say you wouldn't care to be present and help me with your opinion ?" "Oh no, Dad.

I don't want any one to know that I am taking any part in this little adventure.

But if you will introduce him afterwards, I'll tell you what I think.