“And I am one of the unfortunate fellows who have had to stand for a few of its meals,” answered the Overlander, thrusting both hands in his pockets and strolling towards the stairway.
“Where were you? We have been waiting for you,” questioned Tom Gray as Stacy returned.
“Just looking over the premises for clews, that’s all,” was the reply.
“Well, did you discover anything?” demanded Colonel Scott.
“Yes, sir.”
“You did?” asked Tom Gray sharply.
“Yes.”
“Come! Out with it. What did you discover?”
“I discovered the proprietor on the second floor, and he discovered me at about the same time,” replied Stacy soberly, thrusting his hands deeper into his pockets and strolling away.
“Is there no way of suppressing that impossible young man?” complained Emma.