I have something to show you; I had almost forgotten." "The reading-room ?" puzzled.
"Yes.

Will you come ?" She nodded her assent, and the two entered the house.

Warrington, having arrived at the writing-desk, bade her sit down.

He had an idea.
Patty sat down.
"I want you to write something for me," he said, pushing the pen and tablet toward her.
"What's the matter with your hand ?" she demanded.
"Nothing." "Then why do you want me to write ?" "I have never seen your handwriting.

I'm something of an expert in that line.