At this stage of the conversation, Mr. Obenreizer’s film came over him.
“The object of my present visit,” said Vendale, “is, I need hardly say, to assure you of the friendliness of Wilding and Co., and of the goodness of your credit with us, and of our desire to be of service to you. We hope shortly to offer you our hospitality. Things are not quite in train with us yet, for my partner, Mr. Wilding, is reorganising the domestic part of our establishment, and is interrupted by some private affairs. You don’t know Mr. Wilding, I believe?”
Mr. Obenreizer did not.
“You must come together soon. He will be glad to have made your acquaintance, and I think I may predict that you will be glad to have made his. You have not been long established in London, I suppose, Mr. Obenreizer?”
“It is only now that I have undertaken this agency.”
“Mademoiselle your niece—is—not married?”
“Not married.”
George Vendale glanced about him, as if for any tokens of her.
“She has been in London?”
“She is in London.”