They've had dinner by this time." Together we went and were presently climbing the stairs that led to the second floor of the City Hotel.
Mrs.Potts received us graciously.

Upon me she bestowed a glance of friendly curiosity, as does a kind physician who waits to be told of symptoms before prescribing.

Upon Solon she bent a more knowing look, as upon one whose frailties have already been revealed.

She gave us chairs and she talked.

Little Roscoe Potts writhed near by upon an ottoman and betrayed that he, too, could talk when circumstances were kindly.