CHAPTER XXI.
ROSWELL JOINS THE MADISON CLUB.
It was not until Saturday night that Roswell obtained the key. The locksmith, like tradesmen and mechanics in general, kept putting him off, to Roswell's great annoyance.
As he did not get the key till Saturday night, of course there would be no opportunity of using it till Monday. The only time then was the hour in which Mr. Baker and Mr. Jones were absent, and Roswell was left alone. But to his great vexation, an old gentleman came in directly after Mr. Baker went out, and inquired for him.
"He's gone to dinner," said Roswell.
"I think I'll wait till he returns," said the visitor, coolly sitting down in Mr. Baker's arm-chair.
Roswell was in dismay, for this would of course prevent his using the key which he had taken so much trouble to obtain.
"Mr. Baker is always out a good while," said Roswell.