"Here, sir!"
"Where can I get some note paper?"
"All right, sir!" and in an instant a pad of paper was forthcoming.
Hugh took out his pencil and wrote a brief note. Then, in a low voice, he said:
"Here, porter! I want you to do something for me."
"Yes, sir!"
"I'll make it worth your while, but I won't hare you attending to any one else--understand?"
The porter demonstrated with a nod his perfect comprehension of what was required, and there followed from his employer a minute description of the lady.
"Young, slight, tall, fair, black hat and veil, and--"
"In mourning, sir, undoubtedly?"