[5] This article appeared in the Spectator of April 1877.
CHAPTER II.
MONELLA.
Two days later Dr. Lorien and his son arrived in Georgetown and, after taking rooms at the Kaieteur Hotel, went at once to call upon the Kingsfords. This haste was, in reality, prompted by Harry, whose thoughts were bent upon his hopes of once more seeing the pretty Stella; but the ostensible reason that he urged upon his father was somewhat different, and had to do with the message of which they were the bearers from the white stranger they had met in their travels.
At the evening dinner the matter was discussed, Mr. Kingsford and his son Robert and the others being present.
The two travellers had much to tell of their adventures, which had been full of both interest and danger, apart from the matter of the stranger’s message.
“And yet, I think,” observed the doctor, thoughtfully, “our meeting with this stranger, and his behaviour, impressed me more than almost all else that happened to us.”
“How so? What is he like?” asked Mr. Kingsford.
“In figure he is very tall; of a most commanding stature and appearance. I am not short.”
“Why, you are over six feet!” put in Harry.