certain constraint. The Congressman made an excellent speech; there were various sets of figures read by the workers; and Miss Wynn added a touch of spice by several pertinent questions and comments. Then, as the meeting broke up and Mrs. ¬ÝCresswell came forward to speak to Zora, Mrs. ¬ÝVanderpool managed to find herself near Miss Wynn and to be introduced. They exchanged a few polite phrases, fencing delicately to test the other‚Äôs wrist and interest. They touched on the weather, and settlement work; but Miss Wynn did not propose to be stranded on the Negro problem.
—Supongo que la próxima chispa de emoción será en la investidura —le dijo a la señora Vanderpool.
—Comprendo que será inusualmente elaborado —replicó la señora Vanderpool, un tanto sorprendida por el giro—. Luego añadió amablemente—: Creo que lo presenciaré todo, desde el discurso hasta el baile.