Jane Riggs, who had very acute hearing, came to the head of the stairs, and spoke in a muffled tone, muffled as Von Rosen knew because of the presence of death and life in the house.

"The roast is in the oven, Mr.von Rosen," said she, "I certainly hope it isn't too dry, and the soup is in the kettle, and the vegetables are all ready to dish up.

Everything is ready except the coffee." "You know I can make that," called Von Rosen in alarm.

"Don't think of coming down." Von Rosen could make very good coffee.

It was an accomplishment of his college days.