“Honor bright, Mr. Vance!”
“Consider, Perdita, you can always find a home in this house. I shall give such directions to Mrs. Bernard as will make your presence welcome.”
“Then I shall not feel utterly homeless. Thank you, Mr. Vance!”
“And by the way, Perdita, do not let Miss Tremaine know that we are acquainted.”
“I’ll heed your caution, Mr. Vance.”
“We shall meet again, my dear young lady. Of that I feel assured.”
“I hope so, Mr. Vance.”
“And now farewell! I’ll tell Bernard to order a carriage and attend to your baggage. Good by, Perdita!”
“Good by, Mr. Vance.”
Again they shook hands, and parted. Vance gave his directions to the Bernards, and then strolled home to his hotel. As he traversed the corridor leading to his room, he encountered Kenrick. Their apartments were nearly opposite.