He turned to his neighbour, but Escobar persisted.
"It was for your health?"
Hillyard did not answer directly.
"My lungs have always been my trouble," he said.
Hardiman bent towards Stella Croyle.
"I think our new friend has had a curious life, Stella. He should interest you."
Stella Croyle replied with a shrewd look towards the Spaniard.
"At present he is interesting Escobar. One would say Escobar was suspicious lest Mr. Hillyard should know too much of him."
Sir Charles laughed.
"The Mario Escobars are always suspicious. Let us see!" he said in a low voice, and leaning across the table, he shot a question sharply at the Spaniard.