A volley of curses from the man followed, and then he inquired:
"Was the bag out of your possession at any time since you received it?"
"Na, not ance."
"Then that infernal valet has taken the lion's share of the prog! I wish I had him by the throat!" exclaimed the man, with a torrent of imprecations.
"What do ye mean by a' that?" inquired Rose.
"I mean, that servant I believed in has robbed me, that is all," said the man.
With her recovered spirits Rose had regained her appetite. She now rang the bell loudly.
The housekeeper answered it.
"Is breakfast ready?" inquired the hungry creature.
"Yes, madam; and I will put in on the table just as soon as you are ready for it," answered the old woman.