Appearances are deceitful, however, especially when women are concerned.
As he came face to face with the girl, he smiled—she did not look offended.
“I beg your pardon, but are you looking for the office of Paul Prescott?”
She seemed surprised.
“How did you know, sir?”
“Because I am a friend of his with authority to receive the note you have and keep it for him. I presume it is from the same party as the one you gave him last evening.”
“You know about that, too?”
“Of course—I saw it. Give me the note and tell the lady Paul has it, as he will in half an hour.”
“But—I—”
“The note, girl.”