That ambitious gentleman was employed in abstruse calculations as to tariff schedules, and how far they might be expected to bear upon his chances in the coming National Convention.

Senator Hanway was somewhat impressed by Mrs.Hanway-Harley's visit; his study had never been that lady's favorite lounge.

Moreover, her face proclaimed her errand no common one.
"Why, I thought you were all in bed, Barbara," said Senator Hanway, by way of opening conversation.
Mrs.Hanway-Harley, as calmly as she might, told of Dorothy's "mad infatuation." She held back nothing except what portions of the tangle referred to Storri.

That nobleman's proposals she did not touch on.

She spoke of Richard, and the disaster, not to say the disgrace, to the Harley name should he and Dorothy wed.