“You bet you wouldn’t. But that’s what you’ll get if you tell.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Will you keep still about it?”
“If nobody asks me, sir.”
March looked utterly disgusted, but Lora took the matter in hand.
“Leave it to me, Mr. March,” she said. “I think I can answer for Jennie’s obedience to your order so long as she stays with me.”
“I like you,” said Jennie, gazing at her.
“Of course you do,” said Lora, heartily, “and I like you. We’re going to be great friends. Now, Mr. March, any more questions before I put our star witness to bed?”
“A few only. Jennie, did you see Miss Remsen come to the house, or only go away?”
“Only go away.”