"Well, have a look at this man and see if you recognize him," said Hal, and pushed Major Derevaux forward.
Chester took one look at the major and then dashed forward with hand out.
"Major Derevaux!" he cried.
The two clasped hands warmly.
"Now, Chester," said Hal, "I want you to meet our hostess, Mademoiselle
Vaubaun."
Chester bowed in acknowledgment of the introduction, then added: "I suppose it was your mother who admitted us some time since?"
The girl laughed lightly.
"Why, no," she said. "I admitted you myself."'
"But—but—" said Chester, nonplussed.
"I'm not surprised at you, Chester," said Hal. "Cannot a woman or a girl wear a disguise as well as you?"