Most unfortunate." Mr.Sluss had a large international manner suited, as he thought, to a man in so exalted a position.
Mrs.Brandon nodded resignedly.

Her eyebrows and lashes were carefully darkened so as to sweeten the lines of her face, and a dimple had been made in one cheek by the aid of an orange stick.

She was the picture of delicate femininity appealingly distressful, and yet to all appearance commercially competent.
"At the time I met you you were connected with the government service in Washington, I believe." "Yes, I had a small place in the Treasury Department, but this new administration put me out." She lifted her eyes and leaned forward, thus bringing her torso into a ravishing position.

She had the air of one who has done many things besides work in the Treasury Department.

No least detail, as she observed, was lost on Mr.Sluss.