“I came on for a day, to attend to some business for father. And you, Harvey?”
“I live here. At least I have a home here, and pass half the time; the remainder of each year I am in Peru. In fact, I am returning the day after to-morrow. That reminds me, Carl, I have a very important engagement at the White House.”
“With the President?”
“Yes, with the President. He has appointed two o’clock as the hour when I may see him, and it now lacks but five minutes of that time.”
“Then I must not detain you. Come and see me when you have finished.”
“I will. Where?”
Mr. Saunders named a hotel, and after a brief hand clasp they parted.
Ten minutes later, in the White House, a dignified, courtly gentleman asked the hurrying pedestrian of Pennsylvania Avenue to be seated, and then he said:—
“Have I the pleasure of addressing Mr. Dartmoor?”
“Yes, your Excellency.”