Stolburst held out his hand.
“It is by word of mouth,” said Barry quite innocently.
“Who is it from?”
“The dark-skinned young lady.”
“Zulima!” exclaimed Stolburst, in the greatest surprise.
“I don’t know what you call her; the servant’s name is Marie.”
“You seem to know the servant, at all events,” said the lecturer.
Billy smiled from ear to ear. It struck Stolburst the janitor took more than a passing interest in Zulima’s maid.
Of course, Barry had never as yet seen that young woman.
“What is your message about?” said Stolburst.