Very glad to see you--well, now, come in and have some dinner--" At this moment Lady Franks appeared--short, rather plump, but erect and definite, in a black silk dress and pearls round her throat.
"How do you do?
We are just at dinner," she said.

"You haven't eaten?
No--well, then--would you like a bath now, or-- ?" It was evident the Franks had dispensed much hospitality: much of it charitable.

Aaron felt it.
"No," he said.

"I'll wash my hands and come straight in, shall I ?" "Yes, perhaps that would be better--" "I'm afraid I am a nuisance." "Not at all--Beppe--" and she gave instructions in Italian.
Another footman appeared, and took the big bag.

Aaron took the little one this time.