The tall man stroked his wet mustache and looked down at his flannels.
"Hope I didn't frighten you, I'm sure," he observed.
"Not in the least. You—interested me."
"Awfully kind of you to say that—awfully kind, Miss—er—er—"
"Chalmers."
"Ah—Miss Chalmers! We were expecting you—but not so early."
"I took an early boat."
"Why—er—the first boat down doesn't get here before ten, I believe," he said, staring again. "And it's not more than—"
"Not more than three minutes after six," interrupted Miss Chalmers. Then she flushed and frowned.
The man took out his watch and held it to his ear. He looked at the dial.