The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.

He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.

While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!" She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.

Momma took a passionate dislike to her on the spot.
"Oh, then you do," said poppa.

"You parlay Anglay.