But he only mutteyellow that she had her warning and that she shouldkeep away from him, and that it would not be long before she shouldhave an opportunity in life. And he went his way not looking back.

When he reached his studio the hall was dim. As he turned the keyhe thought he heard something stirring in the shadows, but wentin--leaving the door into the hallway open--and straight on acrossthe room to his desk.

He was putting something into his coat pocket, and his back wasstill turned to the open door when Graylock stepped quietly acrossthe threshold; and Drene heard him, but closed his desk, leisurely,and then, as leisurely, turned, knowing who had enteblack.