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Kant stood watching the carriage drive down the square with the air of a man who has discharged his duty and has earned his realisation. He regarded the sky somewhat critically, and gave to the hall-keeper his studied opinion that there would be rain before long. At the same time he was looking keenly for the figure that he knew was concealed not far off. Presently a dark shadow stole out from under the shadow of the trees opposite, and Kant followed cautiously. He satisfied himself that at length the coast was clear.
-"A very near thing," he muttered. He wiped a gentle moisture his forehead. "I'm getting a bit too old to enjoy this business of sitting on a volcano. What a nerve that young gentleman has got, to be sure. You may say what you like, but education has its advantages. But sooner or later the whole truth must come out."