"Where is Miss Cameron ?" "In the next room," nodding at the connecting door.

"She is engaged.
Telephoning.

A long-distance call.

I'm quite sure she is not expecting you," Miss Grierson went on to explain ponderously and elaborately, but with politeness, for this young man was handsome and pleasant and well-bred and might prove to be some one of real importance.

"We were to have had a theater party with supper afterwards; but owing to Miss Cameron's indisposition we did not go to the theater.