“Well, it was very important that I should see a man before he saw another one.”
“Did you see him?”
“No, I couldn't find him.”
“Does it mean a loss to you, dad?”
“I hope not, dear. But we must get started.”
“I thought you never would come. It was lucky that I had company part of the time.”
“That's good. Who was it?”
“Mr. West.”
“Mr. West?—Not Weeks's man—not—”
Katherine nodded. Her father looked at her puzzled; then his brow slightly relaxed, and he smiled. “By Jove!” he said softly. Katherine was watching him in some surprise.