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?”