Bobby was grateful for Graham's presence. It was like the man to assume his responsibilities, to sacrifice
himself in his service. He straightened. He must meet these two. Through his own wretched appearance and
position he must develop for Katherine more clearly than ever Graham's superiority. He stepped out, calling
softly:
"Katherine!"
She started. She turned in his direction and came swiftly toward him. She spread her hands.
"Bobby! Bobby! Where have you been?"
There were tears in her eyes. They were like tears that have been too long coming. He took her hands. Her
fingers were cold. They twitched in his.
"Look at me, Katherine," he said hoarsely. "I'm sorry."
Graham came up. He spoke with apparent difficulty.
"You've not been home. Then what happened last night? Quick! Tell us what you did--everything."
"I've seen the detective," he answered. "He's told you, too? Be careful. I think he's back there, watching and
listening."
Katherine freed her hands. The tears had dried. She shook a little.
"Then you were at the station," she said. "You must have come from New York, but I tried so hard to get you
there. For hours I telephoned and telegraphed. Then I got Hartley. Come away from the trees so we can talk
without--without being overheard."
As they moved to the centre of the open space Graham indicated Bobby's evening clothes.
"Why are you dressed like that, Bobby? You did come from town? You can tell us everything you did last
night after I left you, and early this morning?"
Bobby shook his head. His answer was reluctant.
"I didn't come from New York just now. I was evidently here last night, and I can't remember, Hartley. I
remember scarcely anything."
Graham's face whitened.
"Tell us," he begged.
"You've got to remember!" Katherine cried.
Bobby as minutely as he could recited the few impressions that remained from last night.
When he had finished Graham thought for some time.
"Paredes and the dancer," he said at last, "practically forced me away from you last night. It's obvious, Bobby,
you must have been drugged."