When Rupert had got half-way down stairs he began to wonder if he had not made a mistake.
He did not feel at all sure that the young man to whom he had handed the bundle had any right to claim it. As it might prove to be a serious mistake he went to the clerk and inquired, "Has Mr. Drayton got a nephew stopping here?"
"No. Why do you ask?"
"I am afraid I have made a blunder. At the door of No. 58 I met a young man who told me he was Mr. Drayton's nephew, and asked me to hand him the bundle."
"Did he come down stairs?"
"No, he went into the room."
"I didn't think you could be so easily imposed upon, Rupert. The man is undoubtedly an adventurer. Describe him."
Rupert did so.
"He had been sitting in the office for half an hour. He must have seen the tailor's boy bring in the bundle."
"He is upstairs yet. Can't we get back the coat?"