“Oh, there you are!” he said, glancing sourly at Stephen. “A person may call and call in this house, but no one comes!” “I am very sorry, sir,” said Stephen, “but no one told me you were here.” He supposed the gentleman must be a guest of Sir Walter’s or Lady Pole’s – which explained the gentleman, but not the room. Gentlemen are often invited to stay in other people’s houses. Rooms hardly ever are.
