We had not seen you since father's death, Mr.Pearson, and I assumed that you had called upon my brother and me.

Excuse me.

Mrs.Dunn, we will go into the drawing-room." She led the way toward the apartment.

Captain Elisha was about to speak.
Pearson, however, explained for him.
"Miss Warren," he said, "if by a business call you mean one in the interest of the _Planet_, I assure you that you are mistaken.

I am no longer connected with any paper.