And Claudia knew that he spoke the truth, and she could not contradict him; but she said:
"Suppose there is little love lost between us, still we might treat each other decently. It is infamous to bring me here."
"You will not be required to stay here long."
"I hope not, indeed!"
At this moment the waiter entered to lay the cloth for the viscount's supper.
"What time does the first train for Aberdeen leave?" inquired the viscount.
"The first train, sir, leaves at four o'clock in the morning, sir; an uncomfortable hour, sir; and it is besides the parliamentary, sir."
"That will do. See if my people have come up from the custom house."
"Yes, sir; I beg your pardon, sir, what name?" inquired the perplexed waiter.
"No matter. Go look for a fellow who has in charge a large number of boxes and a party of male and female gorillas."