"I have an errand with Mrs.
Owen and I'll wait, if you don't mind ?" "Certainly.

Mrs.Owen has gone out to make a call, but she will be back soon.

She went only a little way down the street.

Please have a chair." She hesitated a moment, not knowing whether to remain or to leave the young man to himself.

Dan determined the matter for her by opening a conversation on the state of the weather.
"September is the most trying month of the year.