Paul was fairly well acquainted with Major Harcourt; and although he had seen nothing of him for some time, he had not the slightest compunction in claiming shelter for himself and his horse. He led her up the trim, winding drive to the front door, and rang the bell.
"Is Major Har——" Paul began, as the door was opened; then he broke off abruptly.
The man-servant who had opened the door, and was standing on the step, peering out into the darkness, was a familiar figure to him. It was Gomez!
CHAPTER XIV
"THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS"
The recognition was not immediately simultaneous. Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
"Don't you know me, Gomez?" Paul asked, stepping forward. "I am Paul de Vaux."
A shade passed across the man's face, and he laid his hand quickly upon his heart, as though to cease some sudden pain. Then he stood on one side, holding the door open.