Dr. Zacharie gave a contemptuous shrug of his shoulders and, with a significant smile at the superintendent, went away.
"I have sent for Miss Marsh," said the superintendent coldly.
"Thank you," replied the lawyer curtly.
The air was full of hostility. The superintendent stood in silence at his desk putting away his papers. Mr. Ricaby, taking a seat uninvited, looked around him and shuddered as he thought of the poor girl whose rescue from this dreadful place he was moving heaven and earth to effect. After a few minutes' wait Collins reappeared. Addressing the superintendent, he said:
"Miss Marsh will be here directly, sir."
"Very well," growled the other. "They can have this room."
"Yes, sir."
"Who is on watch duty to-day?" demanded the superintendent.
"Lockwood at the front gates, sir, and Medwinter patrolling."
"Very well," said the superintendent airily. "If you want me I'm at lunch."