In fact, I have been sent all the way up from down town simply to find out that simple matter.

Of course, I could have asked the servants, but we always prefer to get our information from one of the family where possible.

Now, let me see.

Mr.Weiss was here, of course ?" Virginia hesitated, but only for a moment.
"If you really wish for these details," she said, "you must ask my uncle.

I do not care to tell you." "But say, isn't that rather rough upon your uncle ?" he asked doubtfully.
"We can't bother him with every little thing.