Mr.Tavernake is my man of business and I am sure he has something to say to me." She dismissed them all pleasantly.

As soon as the door was closed she turned to Tavernake.

Her manner seemed to become a shade less gracious.
"Well ?" "I don't know why I came," Tavernake confessed bluntly.

"I was restless and I wanted to see you." She looked at him for a moment and then she laughed.

Tavernake felt a sense of relief; at least she was not angry.
"Oh, you strangest of mortals!" she exclaimed, holding out her hands.
"Well, you see me--in one of my most becoming gowns, too.