“Someone is entering now,” Miss Ladd whispered, lifting her hand with a warning for low-toned conversation.
The exchange of a few indistinct words between two persons could be heard; then one of them left, and the other was heard moving about in the room.
“That’s one of the hotel men who just brought a new guest up,” Katherine remarked.
“And I’m going to find out who it is,” the Guardian declared in a low tone, turning toward the door.
“I’ll go with you,” said Katherine, and together they went down to the office.
They sought the register at once and began looking over the list of arrivals. Presently Miss Ladd pointed with her finger the following registration:
“Pierce Langford, Fairberry, Room 36.”
Miss Ladd and Katherine occupied Room 35.
“Anything you wish, ladies?” asked the proprietor, who stood behind the desk.
“Yes,” Miss Ladd answered. “We want another room.”