George raised his eyebrows, and endeavoured to find a solution to the mystery in the countenance of his visitor.
"Have a good look," said Gray, "so that you'll know me again."
"I know you, Gray," said his master, pleasantly, "and I must remind you that I am the principal of this establishment. If you have any complaint to lodge you had better make it by letter. My time is precious."
"It was a low-down trick," said Gray, fiercely.
He began to pace up and down the apartment.
"What's a low-down trick? Explain yourself."
"Oh, don't come that game with me," said Gray, irritably. "You've been giving me away, and you know it!"
"I don't," said George. "I beg your pardon, Gray, but I don't know it."
"Do you mean to say you haven't been putting the lawyers on my track?" he asked in a terrible voice.
"Lawyers? What lawyers?"