“I do not know.�
“And he has been here steadily ever since then?�
“No. He remained just a week, and then went away, to Washington, D. C., on a business trip.�
“Has he returned?�
“Yes.�
“When?�
“Last night, at a quarter to twelve.�
“Do you know if he is in his rooms now?�
“I know that he is not. He went out at half-past seven this morning.�
“Thank you. I am going to the ninth floor now. When Mr. Carroll returns please notify me of the fact at once; I wish to have a talk with him.�