Tom was more and more surprised.
“Frederick,” he said to his successor. “I am going out a few minutes with this gentleman. I shall soon be back.”
He took his hat and went out, followed by the red-haired man.
“Now,” he said, turning to the stranger, “you may say what you wish.”
“You don’t appear to know me,” said the other.
“I never saw you before in my life.”
“Don’t be too sure of that.”
“I should remember you.”
The other laughed.
“On account of my beauty, I suppose,” he remarked.