He rang the bell as soon as he got to the fireplace.
“We want some glasses, I suppose, don’t we?” he said. “I beg your pardon, may I ring? Because I have rung.”
Thurso looked at him secretly.
“Better for the servants not to know,” he said.
“Why not? We’re doing nothing to be ashamed of,” he said. “I should like everybody to know. Ah! Would you bring a couple of glasses, please?” he said to the man.
Thurso came close to him, and whispered:
“I take a little water and sugar with mine,” he said. “Perhaps hot water would be nice; I got so wet.”
“Yes, very wise,” said Cochrane. “And some hot water and sugar, please,” he added.
Then a sudden distrust came into Thurso’s mind.
“You are not going to cheat me?” he asked.