better of it and had him shown back. Less than an hour later her husband entered and she went quickly to him. He looked worn and white and tired, but he laughed her concern lightly off.
“I’ll be in earlier tonight,” he declared.
“Is the Congressional business very heavy?”
He laughed so hilariously that she felt uncomfortable, which he observed.
“Oh, no,” he answered deftly; “not very.” And as they moved toward the dining-room Mary changed the subject.
‚ÄúOh,‚Äù she exclaimed, suddenly remembering. ‚ÄúThere is a man‚ÅÝ‚Äîa colored man‚ÅÝ‚Äîwaiting to see you in the back hall, but I guess he can wait until after lunch.‚Äù