Entering the library, he stood quietly waiting.
"Won't you sit down ?" asked his impromptu hostess, trying hard to be gracious.
"Thank you," said the captain.

He sank into an armchair and looked curiously about him.
"So you are the late Mr.Warren's brother ?" asked the lady, making her first lead in the game.
"Yes, ma'am.

His older brother.

'Bije was ten year younger'n I am, Mrs .-- er--" "Dunn.

I am an old friend of the family." "That's good.