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Rh through, sor. The divil of a uptur-rnin' they've given it; and got away. We was looking for ye to notify ye, sor."

"Very well, I understand," Hereford returned; and hung up the receiver. So the purpose of Lorine's evening excursion was accomplished! She had taken him there to ensure the thorough search of his rooms! And, as he turned from the telephone, very readily she sensed it. She shut the books and arose.

"I am keeping you too long," she apologized. "You have been very patient. Now I will let you go."

"Thank you," he said dryly.

She drew her cloak closer about her; he opened the door and, almost without interchange of a word, they descended to the street.