Well, that is neither here nor there; what I want, is to go to Washington and find out what I am.

I want money, too; and if one may judge by what she hears, there are chances there for a--." For a fascinating woman, she was going to say, perhaps, but she did not.
Along in the fall the invitation came, sure enough.

It came officially through brother Washington, the private Secretary, who appended a postscript that was brimming with delight over the prospect of seeing the Duchess again.

He said it would be happiness enough to look upon her face once more--it would be almost too much happiness when to it was added the fact that she would bring messages with her that were fresh from Louise's lips.
In Washington's letter were several important enclosures.

For instance, there was the Senator's check for $2,000--"to buy suitable clothing in New York with!" It was a loan to be refunded when the Land was sold.
Two thousand--this was fine indeed.