Chapter 26
They were shown into a front room, of good size, containing two beds. The servant handed them the key, and left them. "This looks very comfortable, Mr. de Gray," said the professor, rubbing his hands with satisfaction. "Why do you call me Mr. de Gray?" asked Philip, thinking he had been misunderstood. "It is plain Gray, without any de." "I am only using your professional name," answered the professor. "Don't you know people will think a great deal more of you if they suppose you to be a foreigner?" Philip laughed. "Is Lorenzo Riccabocca your true or professional name, professor?" he asked. "Professional, of course. My real name-I impart it to you in the strictest confidence-is Lemuel Jones. Think of it. How would that look on a poster?" "It would not be so impressive as the o
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