And leaving the other still shaking with sobs, he turned and left the room.
He stopped in the office to tell the man that he was going. But there was nobody there; and after hesitating a moment he went on.
The storm was over and the moon was out, with scud of clouds flying past. Samuel strode back to “Fairview,” with his hands gripped tightly, and a blaze of resolution in his soul.
He was just in time to see the automobile at the door, and the company taking their departure. They passed him, singing hilariously; and then he found himself confronting his young master.
“Who's that?” exclaimed Bertie, startled.
“It's me, sir,” said Samuel.
“Oh! Samuel! What are you doing here?”
“I've been with the young lady, sir.”
“Oh! So that's what became of her!”
“I took her to a hotel, sir.”