"I'm Gray," said the man on the bed, in a weak voice.
"I think Halkett was expecting somebody named Gray the first night he spent at the Saïs inn. Was it you?"
"Yes."
"I think he telephoned you."
"Yes. You are Mr. Warner?"
"I am."
"Halkett spoke of you—your kindness."
"Oh, it was nothing——"
"I know what it was," said Gray quietly. "How much did Halkett tell you?"
"About what?"