"I want to see you for a moment. It is very important."
She hesitated. "It is very late."
"Has young Drake arrived?"
"Yes. He has gone to bed."
"I'll be there in ten minutes. You can meet me downstairs."
The General stirred. "Miss Merritt."
She hung up the receiver and went to him at once.
"Has the Doctor come?"
"No. But he has just telephoned. He will be here shortly."
His sick old eyes surveyed her. "I never saw you before without your cap—"