“Of course, dear,” she replied. “Have you enjoyed your evening?”
“Very much, in a way,” was the somewhat hesitating reply. “Of course, nothing really counts until Dick comes back, but it is nice to talk with some one who knows him.”
“Agreeable conversation,” Philippa remarked didactically, “is one of the greatest pleasures in life.”
“You find Mr. Lessingham very interesting, don't you?” Helen asked.
Philippa finished arranging her hair to her satisfaction and drew up an easy-chair opposite her visitor's.
“So you want to talk with me about Mr. Lessingham, do you?”
“I suppose you know that he's in love with you?” Helen began.
“I hope he is a little, my dear,” was the smiling reply. “I'm sure I've tried my best.”
“Won't you talk seriously?” Helen pleaded.
“I don't altogether see the necessity,” Philippa protested.