Then there was another pause.
At its end Carleigh, speaking very low, said: "Thanks, my dear fellow. You've done your best and I'm grateful. But—I think I'll follow her."
And he did.
CHAPTER XVI
Where Amor Led
Love leading, Carleigh followed. On his way to the railway station he wired to the Honorable Julian Archdeacon, Carfen House:
Can you put me up for a few days? Longing to see you and Cecile. Wire answer Junior Carlton Club.
When he got up to town the bid was there waiting for him. So he went down the next morning by a ridiculously—a suspiciously—early train.
The Archdeacons were not deceived in the least by the flattering wording of the telegram. They were strongly inclined to believe that something was up; and when their so suddenly demonstrative guest arrived before luncheon they were quite convinced.