VI.
Miss Ram returned; directed at George a bow that Was one huge note of interrogation.
“Quite satisfactory,” George replied. “I am sure my uncle will agree.”
“There is, of course,” objected Miss Ram, “the unfortunate matter of references.”
George took a frank air. “Miss Ram, I am quite willing to take your personal assurances on that matter. On behalf of my uncle I accept them.”
“I will send a written statement of the matter,” said Miss Ram. Her air was dogged.
“I most solemnly assure you that is unnecessary.”
Miss Ram killed him with a bow. “It is my custom. I have the reputation of seventeen years to sustain.”
George quailed.
“Your uncle,” Miss Ram exclaimed, “will also wish to see Miss Humfray. She shall go this afternoon.”
“Not this afternoon,” George told her. “No. To-morrow. He could not see her to-day.”
“Very well. To-morrow. To-night I will write the references to him. Kindly pay the fee to Miss Porter in the office. Good morning!”
She pushed him off with a stabbing bow. He fled.