"Mr.
Pearson used to know father well." Mrs.Dunn inspected the visitor through her lorgnette, and condescended to admit that she was "delighted." "I'm very glad you called," continued Caroline.

"We were just in time, weren't we?
Do sit down.

And if you will wait a minute until we remove our wraps--Steve ring for Edwards, please." "I'm afraid I can't wait, Miss Warren.

I dropped in to see your uncle, at his invitation, and, as a matter of fact, I didn't know--" "To see our _uncle_!" interrupted Stephen, in amazement.

"Who ?" "Your uncle, Captain Warren here," explained Pearson, surprised in his turn.