"Well, that settles that question. Now what explanation will you give Miss Trevor for not living with your wife?"
"I shall say that her state of health renders it inadvisable for the present."
"What shall she be called?" asked Campbell.
"I think we had better stick to Thompkins. She is accustomed to that. Only we will spell it Tomkyns and change the Christian name to John."
"But won't she confide what she believes to be her real name to Miss Trevor?" asked Guy anxiously.
"I think not—not if I tell her I don't wish her to do so. She has a great idea of wifely obedience, I assure you."
"Well," laughed Guy, "that is a virtue which so few real wives possess that it seems a pity it should be wasted on a temporary one. And now, Cyril, we must decide on the best way and the best time for transferring Miss Prentice to the hotel."
"Unless something unexpected occurs to change our plans, I think she had better be moved the day after to-morrow. I advise your starting as early as possible before the world is well awake. But I leave all details to you. You are quite capable of managing the situation. Only be sure you are not followed, that is all I ask."
"I don't expect we shall be, but if we are, I think I can promise to outwit them," Campbell assured him.
"I shall never forget what you are doing for me, Guy."