He nodded.
"You want me to wash your face and hands, don't you, Wathemah?" she asked. And off she went with the child.
"By George," said Lord Kelwin, "I never saw such a woman."
"Nor I," returned Kenneth. "There is no other like her."
The other whistled, and Kenneth flushed. His companion went on, "I'd like to know if she really has a fortune."
"Better ask her." Lord Kelwin did not observe the look of contempt on Kenneth's face.
But host and hostess had entered the spacious room, and were extending gracious welcomes.
"Does either of you happen to know of the whereabouts of Miss Bright?" questioned Mr. Clayton.
On learning of her arrival with them, he rallied them on spiriting her off. In the midst of the raillery, Esther and Wathemah entered the room. The latter found his way at once to Mr. Clayton's side, for they were great friends. The entrance of Esther was the signal for further badinage.
"John, what do you think of a young lady who tells her escort she supposes she'll have to endure him?"