You do not understand.

I have no reason to want to make you--" An office boy tapped on the door and entered.

"Mr.Brainard wants you, Miss Dunlap." "I cannot explain now," resumed Constance.

"Won't you sit here at my desk and listen over the microphone to what happens!" She was gone before Mrs.Brainard could reply.

What did it all mean?
Sybil put the black disc receiver to her ear as she had seen Constance do.