On the evening of Zulima’s visit, the explorer was about to start out to call on this young lady, when a visitor was announced.
“William Barry,” he said; “why, I never heard that name before. I suppose you might as well show him up.”
This speech was addressed to the bell-boy. In due time Barry put in an appearance. Billy had discarded his striking raiment, and was then dressed in very ordinary clothing.
“Who are you?”
“The janitor at the St. Joseph flat,” said the visitor.
The place named was where the princess had her home.
Stolburst looked hard at the man. Barry’s features were immovable. To look at him, a stranger would not credit him with possessing even an average amount of brains.
“What do you want with me?” asked the explorer.
“I have a message for you.”
“Where is it?”