Stepping into the hall he met Barnes.

Offering him his hand, he said:

“Well, I left you here when I went away, and I find you here now. Have you slept here?”

With a laugh, the other replied:

“Not quite so bad as that. I have been here the greater part of the time, though.”

“Anything new turned up?”

“Yes.”

“What?”

“A certain person has put in an appearance since last night.”

“Who is it?”