Now whether Mr. Cartel peeped or not, the next day he recalled a previous meeting with Wally, and asked to be presented to his daughter.

“Haven’t we met before, Miss Bryce?” he asked, giving her a very special look.

“No,” she replied, with the faintest suspicion of a taunt in her tone.

“I was under the impression that we had.”

“I’m sure I couldn’t forget.”

“Are you enjoying yourself here?”

“Not especially.”

“What do you enjoy, Miss Bryce?”

“Excitement.”

“Couldn’t we find you some?”