Zoe's big eyes opened widely.
"You are mysterious!" she said; "but I shall expect you at eleven o'clock!"
"I shall be punctual!"
With that he turned and passed quickly through the door behind Bernard Megger. Up the stairs he ran and reached the first floor in time to see the other entering his chambers.
"Simons!" cried Megger, loudly.
But there was no reply.
"He must have gone at once to Scotland Yard," said Pepys. "Where is the safe?"
Megger switched on the light and unlocked a door on his immediate left. It gave access to a study. In the dim glow of the green shaded lamps the place looked quiet and reposeful. Everything was neatly arranged, as befits the sanctum of a business man. Nothing seemed out of place.
"There are no signs of burglars here!" said Pepys, in a surprised manner.
"Simons may have reclosed the safe door," replied Megger.