We followed the Indian servant into the house. He stopped in front of an open door.
We entered and were astonished. The room in which we were standing was full of Indian paintings and ornaments. The carpet was soft and very thick. There were two large tiger-skins on the walls. In the center of the room stood a strange little man with a bald head. He was smiling, but he seemed very nervous.
My name is Thaddeus Sholto. You are Miss Morstan, of course. And these two gentlemen...?