She sat quietly in the twilight until Congo brought in the lamp and a prospect of supper. Then she rose and went to join her father on the porch.
"Why did you tell Mrs. Webb I would be a 'Daughter,' papa?" she gaily demanded.
The general took his pipe from his mouth and stared up at her.
"It's a good cause, Eugie," he replied, "and she's a remarkable woman. Her executive ability is astounding—absolutely astounding."
"I joined," said Eugenia. "I had to, after you said that. You know, I called on her the day I took Sally in."
The general lowered his eyes and thoughtfully regarded the light that was going gray in his pipe.
"Did she happen to say anything about—Dudley?" he inquired.
"Oh, yes. She said he sent me a message in a letter."
"Did she tell you what 'twas?"
"No. I didn't ask her."