CHAPTER XI

THE LOVE SCENE

When I had drawn blood for the third time, I felt that honour was
satisfied, so I cleaned the safety razor carefully and put it
away.

Quarter of an hour later I entered the dining-room.

"I said so," said Daphne.

"I know," said I, frowning.

"You don't even know what I said."

"I know that some surmise of yours has proved correct, which is
enough."

The coffee really was hot. After drinking a little, my smile
returned.

"Tell him," said Berry.

"We've been thinking it over," said Daphne, "and we've come to
the conclusion that you'd better call."

"On whom? For what?"