"I wonder if he has jumped out!" said Talbot in alarm.
He went to the window and looked out, but could see nothing of Robert.
"It is very strange," he muttered. "If he had broken a limb, he would be lying on the lawn."
He went downstairs considerably perturbed. Hearing noise in the dining-room, he looked in, and saw Robert sitting at the table.
"Good morning, Mr. Talbot," said Robert, with much politeness. "You will excuse my being late to breakfast, but circumstances prevented my being on time."
James Talbot sank into a chair and stared at Robert open-mouthed.
"Did you get out of the window?" he asked.
"Yes, but next time I'd rather go through the door."
"What a very remarkable boy!" thought his step-father.