"I did not know there was anyone here." "It's only a friend of mine, Caroline," explained her uncle, quickly.
"Just callin' on me, he was." "Good evening, Miss Warren," said Pearson, quietly.
The girl looked at him for an instant.

Then her expression changed, and, with a smile, she extended her hand.
"Why, Mr.Pearson!" she exclaimed.

"I'm very glad to see you.

You must excuse me for not recognizing you at once.

Steve, you remember Mr.
Pearson." Stephen also extended a hand.
"Sure!" he said.