"You know, since our tragedy coming so suddenly the other day, you have no idea how upset I've been--almost hysterical! And I just glanced out of the window, a minute or so ago, and saw your door wide open and black figures of men against the light, carrying something heavy, and I almost fainted.

You see, it was just the way it looked when I saw them bringing my poor brother-in-law in, next door, only such a few short days ago.

And I thought I'd seen your daughter start for a drive with Bibbs Sheridan in a car about three o'clock--and-- They aren't back yet, are they ?" "No.

Good heavens!" "And the only thing I could think of was that something must have happened to them, and I just dashed over--and it was only your PIANO!" She broke into laughter again.

"I suppose you're just sending it somewhere to be repaired, aren't you ?" "It's--it's being taken down-town," said Mrs.Vertrees.