Her presence plays an important part in Mr.Kerns's future.

I wish you to detain Mr.Kerns until she is ready to receive him.

But of this he must know nothing.

Good-by, Mr.
Gatewood, and would you be kind enough to present my compliments to Mrs.
Gatewood ?" "Indeed I will! We never can forget what you have done for us.

Good-by." "Good-by, Mr.Gatewood.Try to keep Mr.Kerns amused for two or three hours.