To this there came no answer.

“I must see you privately at once.”

“What about?”

“I’ll tell you that when we meet. Will you come round here?”

“When?”

“To-night, if you can. I shall be in my room all the evening.”

“Not to-night. I have an engagement.”

“Then to-morrow morning.”

“Very well. At about eleven.”

“I’ll be here. Good-night.”