"The gentleman desired me to say so much. He declined to send in any name, sir."
"What is his business?"
"He appeared to prefer telling you himself, sir."
"Ha! somebody wanting money."
"No, I believe not, sir!" Slade spoke with emphasis.
Mr. Dalrymple gave the man a questioning glance, noted the anxious horizontal line, and inquired, "Do you know who it is?"
Slade was truthful. The line deepened, but he replied, "I do, sir."
"And you don't feel at liberty to tell me?"
"Sir, the gentleman desired me not."
Mr. Dalrymple's expression was curious. He said simply, "You may show the gentleman in."