Being in good humor, he listened without interrupting comment to the rasping, parrot tones of Mr.Gwynn while that gentleman, without inflection or emphasis or slightest shade of personal interest, told the tale of the night's adventures, from Mrs.
Hanway-Harley's flattery and Mr.Harley's song, to Senator Hanway's last handclasp and that parting promise of a call.
"And that is all, sir," said Mr.Gwynn, at the close, coughing apologetically behind his palm as though fearful of criticism.
"You did well," was Richard's response.

"When Senator Hanway calls to-morrow, introduce me to him at once.

After that, I shall talk and you will acquiesce.

You may go." "Thank you, sir.

Very good, sir!" said Mr.Gwynn.
Mr.Gwynn received Senator Hanway in his library; Richard was present, considering the world at large from a window.
"And first of all," said Mr.Gwynn, after greeting Senator Hanway, "and first of all, let me introduce to your notice Mr.Storms.I may say to you, sir, I have confidence in Mr.Storms; I act much by his advice." And here Mr.Gwynn looked at Richard as though appealing for corroboration.
Senator Hanway, from whose nimble faculties nothing escaped, noted this appeal.