“I wouldn’t miss the train for a thousand pounds. And bless my soul, those men from Scotland Yard have not reported yet. I do hope they will be punctual,” said the General, impatiently.
At that moment the waiter appeared, and announced two persons below inquiring for General Lyon or Mr. Hammond.
“Our men at last,” said Dick, “tell them to wait for us in the hall.”
The waiter went out to take the message.
And the General and Dick completed their last preparations.
“And that child hasn’t come yet!” exclaimed the General, very impatiently.
“Time enough, uncle—the cab hasn’t come yet,” said Dick.
But at that instant the waiter once more appeared and announced the cab.
“Let us go,” said Dick.
“Not yet; we can wait five minutes for little Lenny. Waiter, will you oblige me by going out upon the sidewalk and looking for my servants, and if you find them tell them to come in immediately with Master Leonard. I want to see him before I leave town.”