The man put down the telephone. He knew nothing about Mr.Newton's house. He walked about the streets a little. Then he went back to the hotel.
At the door he met a man who was leaving the hotel quickly. He laughed quickly and went inside.
"Can i have a room for tonight?" He asked. A man has just left the hotel.
"No," answered the manager. "That man's house is on fire. He's going to bring his wife here. He's keeping his room.