He arose precipitately.
"I'm workin'," Bubble's voice was not as confident as usual.

"This here is Dr.Callandar's office.

Mrs.Sykes' visitors go round to the front door." "Oh! But it's the doctor I wish to see.

Is he in ?" Bubble was now plainly agitated.
"If you'll just wait a moment, I'll--I'll see." Leaving Esther smiling upon the steps he disappeared into the shaded office and pulled up the blinds.

The couch had been decorously straightened.