CHAPTER X
WHAT REGGY DREW
Mrs. Witherbee, driven into a corner by an angry Rosalind, confessed that somewhere in the back of her mind there may have been a lurking purpose when she invited Reggy Williams to become a member of her summer household. Not being subtle in the least, Mrs. Witherbee interpreted the wrath of Rosalind at its face value. Hence, she sustained a shock within an incredibly short space of time.
"It was a most thoughtless thing," said Rosalind sternly.
"But, my dear, I didn't for a moment dream that his attentions would really—"
"Attentions? Bosh!"
Mrs. Witherbee opened her eyes wide.
"I'm not interested in his attentions—not in the slightest degree," said Rosalind. "They do not disturb me one way or the other. I am, however, purely from the standpoint of humanity, interested in the preservation of his life."
"His life!"
"Certainly. I thought you knew."