Philip Curtiss

“ From some vague, far-off recollection, Bellsmith recognized him as one of the stewards on one of the river boats.
"Excuse me, sir," repeated the man, "but can you direct me to the office of Dr. MacVickar?"
Bellsmith motioned over his shoulder.
"Right in there. Take the elevator. It's on the second floor."
"Thank you, sir."
But as the trim, erect little man disappeared into the shadows of the hall with his rapid, deck-treading steps, Bellsmith looked after him, musing.
"Now, what in the world," he wondered, "can be the matter with him?" ”