He wrung his visitor’s hands. His eyes were very bright. He was undoubtedly affected.
“I am glad that you have not forgotten those days,” Reist murmured. “As children we were together day by day. Yet it is very long ago, and for you at least,” he continued, “there have been so many great happenings.”
“It is splendid of you to have found me out,” Erlito cried. “I imagined that no one knew even of my existence. And Marie?”
“My sister is quite well,” Reist answered. “I had forgotten for the moment that she too was once your playmate. It is so long ago.”
“She is with you in London? You are living here, perhaps?” Erlito asked. “It is the most hospitable city in the world.”
Reist shook his head.
“There is only one home for us,” he answered. “I do not love strange cities.”
“You mean——”
“Theos!”