noon
The Sparrow ordered some _ cafe noir _ from his housekeeper and produced a particularly seductive brand of liqueur , which mademoiselle took -- together with a cigarette . Then she left , he giving her the parting injunction : `` It is probable that you will go to Marseilles and meet young Henfrey . I will think it all over . You will have a note from me at the Grand Hotel before noon to-morrow . '' An hour later Hugh stood in The Sparrow 's room , and related his exciting adventure in Marseilles and on the high road . `` H 'm ! '' remarked the man with the gloved hand .