“Handsome is as handsome does,” replied Julius.
“Are you going, Bobbie?”
Bobbie was following the detective from the room.
“Yes, I’ve got to see a man,” he said a little incoherently.
There was still time to catch Gordon, and he was resolved to take the risk.
With Bobbie out of the way, the girl rang the bell, and, when Eleanor came, she found her mistress at the writing-table, blotting an envelope.
“Put your hat on, Eleanor, and deliver this letter to the Marble Arch Hotel. Take a taxi.”
“Yes, madam,” said Eleanor in surprise.
“Ask to see Mr. Dempsi.”
Diana made an attempt to be unconcerned, and failed dismally.