What a mass of kids! Do they always play like that in the street ?" Coolidge unfastened the door, and stepped out.
"Yes, it's all right," he answered sharply.

"You might wait here, West; we'll only be gone a few minutes.

Come along, Natalie," The girl hesitated, evidently not altogether satisfied.
"Is it necessary that I go in ?" she asked.
"That was why I asked you to come," impatiently.

"Because you understand these matters, and, being a woman, can judge better what steps should be taken.

Come; it will only require a few moments--West won't mind." "Certainly not," the younger man said heartily, "I shall be very comfortable; don't bother about me." He had a distinct impression that Coolidge did not desire his company any further, yet this suspicion aroused no resentment.