Dick moved uncomfortably in his chair, and then stood up, thinking he heard a knock at the door.
'Are you there, Abinger?' some one called out. 'I have something very extraordinary to tell you.'
Dick looked at his father, and hesitated. 'It is Angus,' he said.
'Let him in,' said the colonel.
CHAPTER XVI
THE BARBER OF ROTTEN ROW
Rob started when he saw Mary's father.
'We have met before, Mr. Angus,' said the colonel courteously.
'Yes,' answered Rob, without a tremor; 'at Dome Castle, was it not?'