I had just put out the light, when I heard voices in the corridor.

I listened attentively.

I recognized Mr.Rawjester's stern tones.
"Have you fed No.

1 ?" he asked.
"Yes, sir," said a gruff voice, apparently belonging to a domestic.
"How's No.

2 ?" "She's a little off her feed, just now, but will pick up in a day or two!" "And No.