"Miss Huntington--Lois--" he said; "one moment."
But she opened the door and passed out.
Wickersham walked down the street in a sort of maze.
CHAPTER XXIV
KEITH TRIES HIS FORTUNES IN ANOTHER LAND
In fact, as usual, Mrs. Nailor's statement to Lois had some foundation, though very little. Mrs. Lancaster had gone abroad, and Keith had followed her.
Keith, on his arrival in England, found Rhodes somewhat changed, at least in person. Years of high living and ease had rounded him, and he had lost something of his old spirit. At times an expression of weariness or discontent came into his eyes.
He was as cordial as ever to Keith, and when Keith unfolded his plans he entered into them with earnestness.
"You have come at a good time," he said. "They are beginning to think that America is all a bonanza."