"A gentleman's card, sir. He's down in the hall."
"I can't see any one at present."
"It's not for you, sir; it's for the young lady."
"Did you tell him there was a lady here?"
"He knew it himself, sir."
"Well, she came in here because she felt ill; I'm just taking her home. She can't be bothered."
"He said it was very important, sir. Something she's to do to-morrow," he said.
"Christina! It's only some one about your going away."
"No. It's the end. Take the card."
Springing on the light, he took the card to reassure her. She motioned him to read it. And he read aloud the words "Mr. Ten Euyck."