"Why did you let them in?" demanded Weil.
"Because I knew the gentlemen."
Archie started to say something, but checked himself.
"And after that they came alone and asked to see me," pursued Isaac, humbly. "They said they had been thrown out of work, and thought there might be an opportunity to do something here, like waiting on the guests. And while we were talking, two old customers of the house called to dine, alone, and asked me if they could get some one to share the meal with them. And, it seemed quite providential—"
Archie stopped the voluble speech by striking his hands sharply together.
"Enough!" he said. "When the dinner is ready send one of them in. That will make the three we need."
In half an hour the dinner was ready to be served. Then Isaac came with the information that the girls refused to be separated.
"What a nuisance!" exclaimed Weil. "Well, send both of them, then. We'll take care of them, somehow."