Moggat held the door wide.
"In the library, sir. Will you step inside?"
Sir Maurice swept in. He gave his cloak and hat to Moggat and walked to the library door. Moggat watched him somewhat fearfully. It was not often that Sir Maurice showed signs of perturbation.
"By the way—" Sir Maurice paused, looking back. "My baggage follows me."
"Very good, sir."
Sir Maurice opened the door and disappeared.
Thomas was seated at his desk, but at the sound of the opening door he turned.
"Why, Maurry!" He sprang up. "Gad, this is a surprise! How are ye, lad?" He wrung his brother's hand.
Sir Maurice flung a sheet of paper on to the table.