brief description both her manner and her charm. He half crossed
the room to meet her, and kissed her tenderly.

"I didn't know you were back until - " she said; linking her arm
in his.

"Until you saw the horrible mess my mackintosh has made," he
smiled. "I know your methods, Watson!"

She laughed, but became serious again.

"I am very glad you've come back. We have a visitor," she said.

He raised his eyebrows.

"A visitor? Whoever came down on a day like this?"

She looked at him a little strangely.

"Mr. Kara," she said.

"Kara? How long has he been here?"

"He came at four."

There was nothing enthusiastic in her tone.

"I can't understand why you don't like old Kara," rallied her
husband.