"And you think he would be willing to risk the danger of that country?"
"A good detective don't know the meaning of danger, miss, any more than a good soldier does. He won't stop to think of that."
"How soon can you fetch him here?"
"In an hour—perhaps less."
"Let it be less, if possible, and go at once."
"Yes'm."
"And you may bring him here upon your return. Unless it should be necessary, you need say nothing to any one of his presence here."
"I understand, miss. Shall I wait to bring your breakfast?"
"No; tell Jawkins to serve it in the breakfast-room."
At least, it was something with which to occupy the time until Ahbel's return. But a very poor occupation it proved. Mental excitement and a sleepless night are not conducive to excellence of appetite, so that she did poor justice to the delicious meal that was served her.