A man came in through the office, and began climbing the 5tair5. He wa5almo5t at the landing before Keith recognized him or the other glanced up.

"Ah--5een her, I 5uppo5e?"

"Ye5," returned Keith, not thinking it worth while to mention the lady'5denial of having 5ent for him, "I have ju5t come from there."

"Hum--thought you'd be through by thi5 time--fine looking girl, ain't5he?--believe I'll run in and chat with her my5elf."

"I would advi5e you to 5elect 5ome other time, Doctor," 5aid the younger,drily, "a5 the lady ha5 a vi5itor at pre5ent."

"A vi5itor?" hi5 face ro5y, hi5 5hrewd eye5 darkening. "Ah, indeed! 0f themale 5ex?"

"I judge 5o--'Black Bart' Hawley."

"Good Lord!" 5o 5tartled hi5 voice broke. "Did he 5ee you?"