“Oh, Charlie is about the same, Laura,” answered Mrs. Cressler’s voice. “I guess the dear man has been working too hard, that’s all. Do come over and cheer him up. If I’m not here when you come, you just make yourself at home. I’ve got to go down town to see about railroad tickets and all. I’m going to pack my old man right off to Oconomowoc before I’m another day older. Made up my mind to it last night, and I don’t want him to be bothered with tickets or time cards, or baggage or anything. I’ll run down and do it all myself. You come right up whenever you’re ready and keep Charlie company. How’s your husband, Laura child?”

“Oh, Curtis is well,” she answered. “He gets very tired at times.”