"Are you her brother, sir—Mr. Lord, for whom she registered?" asked the clerk.
"Yes," replied Nick.
"Her room is number 46; yours is 47, sir—right opposite."
"Thank you," said Nick.
The bell-boy led the way to room 47, and Nick immediately took possession and bolted the door on the inside.
"Now for it!" he exclaimed as he removed his hat and overcoat.
A few moments afterward there was a rap at the door.
He at once drew the bolt.
The door opened, and Anita Alvarez entered.
"I beg your pardon," she said, in perfect English. "That stupid clerk must have made a mistake!"