“You were a devilish long while getting here,” said the man. “Why don’t you keep a fellow standing here all night? Who do you think wants to freeze?”
“Well, you need not be so cross, Mr. Crisp. You are rightly named, any way. I came as soon as I could; of course I had to be cautious; you must know that.”
“Where is your husband?”
“At home, asleep, I suppose.”
“Devilish fool! He had better be looking after his wife.”
“Oh, I do not think he suspects.”
“Good thing for you.”
“And a good thing for you, too.”
“Well, hand over the money!”
“I have none to-night. I was obliged to use all I had for other purposes, and my allowance is gone.”