Mr.
Tavernake has all the details at his fingers' ends, and I only hope, Mrs.Gardner, that he will be able to persuade you to take the house.
Our client," he added, with a bow, "would, I am sure, be delighted to hear that we had secured for him so distinguished a tenant." She smiled at him, a delightful mixture of graciousness and condescension.
"You are very good," she answered.

"The house sounds rather large for me but it depends so much upon circumstances.

If you are ready, Mr.--" "Tavernake," he told her.
"Mr.Tavernake," she continued, "my car is waiting outside and we might go on at once." He bowed and held open the door for her, an office which he performed a little awkwardly.

Mr.Dowling himself escorted her out on to the pavement.

Tavernake stopped behind to get his hat, and passing out a moment afterwards, would have seated himself in front beside the chauffeur but that she held the door of the car open and beckoned to him.
"Will you come inside, please ?" she insisted.