"Sure. Let's come and join them at the aviary."
They rose and walked to the house, chatting of impersonal matters, and nothing affecting the Hudson Bay scheme passed between Larssen and Olive or Sir Francis until the moment of leaving.
The baronet was at the door of the motor, seeing his guests depart, when Larssen said in a low voice:
"Important matter to see you about. Could you come to the office?"
"When?"
"To-night?"
"To-night I'm due at the banquet to the Australian Team."
"Couldn't you come on afterwards? I shall be at the office till midnight. It's about the Hudson Bay deal."
"Very well—I'll come about eleven."
"Right! I'll expect you."