The gravity of his manner impressed them, and Tuppence felt less
ashamed of her attack of "nerves."

"Say," remarked Julius suddenly, "there's Tuppence's bright boy.
I guess I'd better go down and ease his young mind. That's some
lad, Tuppence."

"How did you get in, by the way?" asked Tuppence suddenly. "I
forgot to ask."

"Well, Albert got me on the phone all right. I ran round for Sir
James here, and we came right on. The boy was on the look out
for us, and was just a mite worried about what might have
happened to you. He'd been listening outside the door of the
flat, but couldn't hear anything. Anyhow he suggested sending us
up in the coal lift instead of ringing the bell. And sure enough
we landed in the scullery and came right along to find you.
Albert's still below, and must be just hopping mad by this time."
With which Julius departed abruptly.

"Now then, Miss Tuppence," said Sir James, "you know this place
better than I do. Where do you suggest we should take up our
quarters?"

Tuppence considered for a moment or two.

"I think Mrs. Vandemeyer's boudoir would be the most
comfortable," she said at last, and led the way there.