As we have noted before, he liked to be truthful when possible.

"How'd'do, Aunt! However did you get here ?" "How I came," replied Aunt Caroline, "is not material.

The fact that I am here is sufficient." "Quite," said Benis.

"But," he added in a puzzled tone, "you are not alone.

Surely, my dear Aunt, I see----" "You see Dr.Rogers who has kindly accompanied me." "John Rogers here?
With you ?" In rising amazement.
"It is a detail." Aunt Caroline's voice was somewhat tart.