"Is Mr. Ranson in?" I asked of the clerk.
"Yes, sir."
"Will you please send word that I would like to see him in the parlor at once?"
"Yes, sir."
Mr. Stillwell started on hearing the name.
"Whom did you ask for?" he inquired.
I told him.
"Oscar Ranson?"
"Yes, sir."
"What do you want of him?"