It was done so that if there happened to be any strangers in the house they could be kept out of the way until he reached the library safely." "Oh," laughed Jefferson, "he's afraid some one will kidnap him?
Certainly he would be a rich prize.

I wouldn't care for the job myself, though.

They'd be catching a tartar." His speech was interrupted by a timid knock at the door.
"May I come in to say good-bye ?" asked a voice which they recognized as Kate's.

She had successfully escaped from Mr.
Bagley's importunities and was now going home with the Senator.
She smiled amiably at Jefferson and they chatted pleasantly of his trip abroad.

He was sincerely sorry for this girl whom they were trying to foist on him.