"It is in regard to the statue of America that I want you to be useful," Mrs. Staggchase said, replying to her visitor's proffer of service with a smile. "Do you know what the chances are in regard to the choice of a sculptor?"
"Why, I suppose Grant Herman will have the commission."
"But I think not."
"You think not? Who will then?"
"That is just it. Mr. Hubbard has been backing Mr. Herman; and Mr. Irons, who never will agree to anything that Mr. Hubbard wants, is putting up the claims of this new woman, just to be contrary."
"What new woman? Mrs. Greyson?"
"Yes. Mrs. Frostwinch told me all about it yesterday. Now there is a young man that we are interested in"—
"Who is 'we'?" interrupted Rangely.
"Oh, Mrs. Frostwinch, and Mrs. Bodewin Ranger, and a number of us."
"But whom have you got on the committee?"