“Oh, Tredwell,” he said, when the bell was answered, “just find her ladyship, will you? Tell her Mr. Lomax is anxious to speak to her in the drawing-room.”

“Yes, my lord.”

Tredwell withdrew. George seized Lord Caterham’s hand and wrung it warmly, much to the latter’s discomfort.

“A thousand thanks,” he said. “I hope soon to bring you good news.”

He hastened from the room.

“Well,” said Lord Caterham. “Well!”

And after a long pause:

“What has Bundle been up to?”

The door opened again.