expression at all correctly, that is certainly it which he—"
"Is wearing now? Yes; it certainly is, now that he sees me. But I wonder what has made him suspicious of me again so quickly? Truly he was all right a few moments ago."
"It must be in the newspaper—the second edition which he just bought. Oh, please call him over, Mr. Preston!"
"Oh—gladly!" the American assented, "since I can't seem to satisfy you except when writhing under suspicions. I guess," he turned and regarded the Englishman a moment, "if Mr. Dunneston can half substantiate that expression of his with the facts, I'm going to make you very happy soon, Miss Varris. Anyhow, here goes! Oh, Mr. Dunneston!" he called obediently, as the Englishman at last folded his paper and began to search along the first-class carriages for a seat. "Mr. Dunneston!"
"Ah, Mr. Preston!" the Englishman returned with a manner subdued and foreboding,
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