"When did you leave the house?"

"This afternoon at three o'clock."

"When did Mrs. Traynor return from Philadelphia?"

"Yesterday—furious at the hoax played upon her? Miss Dorothy is perfectly well——"

Keralio smiled.

"Of course. I sent that telegram."

The valet grinned. Admiringly, he exclaimed:

"You are admirable! Quel homme, mon dieu, quel homme!"

Paying no heed to the compliment, Keralio went on:

"What did Handsome say?"