"Differences below stairs, I find, require prompt action."
"I fancy you have oceans of executive ability," declared Louise, warmly. "That Orphans' Home affair—I hear you managed it tremendously!"
"No! No!"
"Really, my dear,"—it was the other woman—"to be quite frank, we must confess that we haven't missed you! We've been enjoying our glimpse of the nursery."
"It's simply lovely!" cried Louise.
"And what a perfectly sweet dressing-table!"
"Have you seen my little daughter?—Thomas!"
"Yes, Madam."
"There's a draught coming from somewhere—"
"It's the side window, Madam."