To his surprise Balkis made a clutch at his hand, and shook it warmly. "Why didn't you say so before? Where do you live?"
"In Essex--at Wargrove."
"Who had you for housekeeper?"
"Miss Cork, who now is Mrs. Burl."
Balkis clapped her huge hands. "You're the right man. I expected you would come and see me."
"You expected me?"
"Yes. Tamaroo told me you would come, sooner or later. And then I heard of you in 'Frisco. Mrs. Anchor! Eh?" said Balkis, archly.
"Oh, so you don't come from Zanzibar?"
"Who said I did?"
"Walter Starth told Lancaster."