fur coat and newest hat I put the latter in its paper bag and gave
the former to Selwyn to hang on a hook. Gloves and other things
being disposed of, I again sat down and suggested that he, also, make
himself comfortable, and at the same time change his expression.

"Later you can smoke, but at present you will have to be in here
where I'm compelled to look at you. The photographic injunction to
look pleasant oughtn't to apply only to the taking of pictures. For
the love of Heaven, sit down, Selwyn, and behave yourself!"

Selwyn hung up his hat and coat and took the seat opposite mine.
From him came radiation of endurance, and, objecting to being
endured, I spoke impatiently. I did not care to be traveling at four
o'clock in the morning any more than he did, but much in life has to
be done that isn't preferable. He had invited himself to take the
trip. His desire to share any criticism coming to me for my part in
it was sincere, but rather than shielding it might subject me to an
increased amount. For the first time such a possibility came to me,
and, looking up, I saw his eyes were gravely watching me.

"I thought I was behaving. I'm willing to play the part properly if
I know the part, but I don't know it. Your intimations have been
indefinite."

"There's been no time for any other sort. When Mrs. Swink learns
that Madeleine and Tom have run away she will begin to ask where, and
somebody will certainly suggest Claxon."

"Then why go to Claxon?"