He made a quick movement forward, which seemed to express some surprise.
"What, Amory!" he exclaimed. "You here, too? I was not at all sure that you had returned."
"I am scarcely sure myself yet," answered Richard, as he shook hands. "It only happened last night; but Bertha has been home a week. Is it possible you haven't seen her?"
"I have not seen anybody lately," said Tredennis, "and I did not know that she had returned until I read her name in the list of those who would receive."
"Oh, of course she will receive," said Richard. "And Planefield and I—you have met Senator Planefield?"
"How do you do?" said Senator Planefield, without any special manifestation of delight.
Tredennis bowed, and Richard went on airily, as they made their way in:
"Planefield and I have been sent out to do duty, and our list extends from Capitol Hill to Georgetown Heights."
"And he," said Senator Planefield, "professes to enjoy the prospect."