It came from Josef, the manservant, who suddenly entered and informed him that Adolf Baumer had arrived and was asking to be admitted.
"Bring him here immediately," said the Professor.
He arranged the quilt decorously about the sleeping Beatrice and prepared to give his attention to the new arrival.
I found it in my heart to be almost sorry for little Adolf. His performances had been the reverse of brilliant, and personally I pitied anyone who was obliged to report unfavourably of his activities to such a master.
Adolf, entering the room, looked white and exhausted, and had evidently been taking violent exercise. At the sight of the Professor, his face assumed an expression of mingled deference and terror.
"At last, Herr Professor!" he exclaimed. "I am thankful indeed to find you agai
