It was late when he reached the Albany. Tozer was sitting up, reading a book on counterpoint.

"Well, what luck?" asked Tozer, pleased at the other's gravity and sobriety.

"I've found a plot," said Bobby; "at least, the middle of one, but it's tipsy."

"Tipsy?"

"It's my—Tozer, this is a dead secret between you and me—it's my Relative."

"Your uncle?"

"Yes."

"What on earth do you mean?"

Bobby explained.

Tozer made some tea over a spirit lamp as he listened, then he handed the other a cup.