At once he cast his eyes about him in search of some place in which he could conceal himself.
The only place that offered was a space behind the sofa. Poor as this might prove, it was all that could be found, so he lost no time in taking advantage of it.
Just as he settled himself comfortably the door of the room opened and two persons entered.
One was a woman.
The woman’s first words were:
“If I had done such a thing I would never have heard the last of it!”
“That would depend on circumstances.”
“Indeed it would not. If I had gone away from this house, leaving it unguarded and unlocked you would have threatened to cut my throat if I was ever as imprudent again.”
“Let it drop! I’ve heard enough.”
“All right. Is everything moving well?”