LENISE ELROY arrived at the station and looked around for Mr. Rolfe. He was not there; at least she did not see him. As the time drew near for the departure of the train she became anxious; she hoped much from this railway journey in a reserved compartment: they would be able to talk without interruption.
Hector had seen Brack, who explained how Mrs. Elroy had questioned him at Torquay, and also Carl Hackler.
"You'd best be careful," said Brack; "I saw you talking with her on the course."
"She has no idea who I am. I thank you all the same," he answered.
"Mr. Woodridge has given me a hundred pounds and a new boat," said Brack.
"And you richly deserve it! Here's a twenty-pound note to add to it," said Hector.
"I'll be a rich man before I get back to Torquay," said Brack.
"Here you are; I thought you were not coming," said Mrs. Elroy, as Hector came up.
"There's plenty of time," he said; "ten minutes."
"You can't think how anxious I felt."