And that would be a mark of my
gratitude also; you see, I have never had even the chance of thanking
him as yet."
Lord Evelyn rose.
"Very well," said he, "I will send you a report of my mission. How am I
to find them?"
"You must find them through Calabressa," he said, "for I have not got
their address. So you can start this evening?"
"Yes, certainly."
"Then I will telegraph at once to Calabressa to let them know you are
coming. Mind you, I am very grateful to you, Evelyn; though I wish I was
going in your stead."
Lord Evelyn got some further instructions as to how he was to discover
Calabressa on his arrival in Naples; and that evening he began his
journey to the south. He set out, indeed, with a light heart. He knew
that Natalie would be glad to have a message from England.
At Genoa he had to break the journey for a day, having some commission
to perform on behalf of the Society: this was a parting bequest from
Gathorne Edwards. Then on again; and in due time he entered Naples.
He scarcely noticed, as he entered the vehicle and drove away to his
hotel, what bare-footed lads outside the station were bawling as they
offered the afternoon papers to the newly-arrived passengers.
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