Two of the girls had suddenly taken possession of Jane.

She shook her head slightly.
"Good-by," she called out.

"Come and see me next time you are down." Tallente was suddenly his old self, grave and severe.

He bowed stiffly in response to the little chorus of farewells and followed the butler down the hall.

The latter, who was something of a politician, did his best to indicate by his manner his appreciation of Tallente's position.
"You are sure you won't allow me to order a car, sir ?" he said, with his hand upon the door.