What was his surprise—it might almost be called dismay—to find Rupert Rollins arranging his toilet before the mirror.
"Good evening, Julian!" said Rupert, half turning.
"What are you doing here?" demanded Julian abruptly.
"Getting ready to go down stairs. Shall I wait for you?"
"But what calls you to this house, any way?"
"An invitation! Didn't I tell you that I would meet you here this evening?"
"Do you mean to tell me that you know Albert Fraser?"
"Certainly. Shall I wait for you?"
"No."
Rupert smiled and went down stairs by himself. He was talking with Albert Fraser when Julian entered. The latter half drew back when he saw the two boys together. He had tried to persuade himself that Rupert was an unauthorized intruder.