As soon as they were gone Mrs. Shiffney put on a fur coat, summoned an Arab called Amor, who had already spoken to her at the door of the hotel, and said to him:
"You know the tall Englishman who is staying here?"
"The one who takes Aloui as guide?"
"Perhaps. I don't know. But he is fond of music; he—"
"It is Aloui's Englishman," interrupted Amor, calmly.
"Where does he go at night? He's a friend of mine. I should like to meet him."
"He might be with Said Hitani."
"Where is that?"
"If madame does not mind a little walk—"
"Take me there. Is it far?"