CHAPTER LIV

Found in the Boat A party of five cheerful people sat down to lunch at the Carlton next day. It was Sunday, and the big restaurant was not so well filled. But to two people, at least, all the world sat about that table. Mr. Howett was grave and preoccupied. He was, indeed, so intent on his thoughts that he had to be reminded, every time a waiter put a plate before him, that there was a dish to be discussed. When he joined in the conversation at all, it was curiously enough, at the provocation of Julius. Julius was …