The word "sir" caught Florence's attention. She ran to Jones and seized him by the arm.
"Who was that?" she cried, as he turned away from the telephone.
"Why?"
"You said 'sir.'"
Jones' eyes widened. "I did?"
"Yes, and it's the first time I ever heard you use it over the telephone. Jones, you were talking to my father!"
"Please, Miss Florence, do not ask me any questions. I can not answer any. I dare not."
"But if I should command, upon the pain of dismissal?" coldly.
"Ah, Miss Florence," and Jones tapped his pocket, "you forget that you can not dismiss me by word. I am legally in control here. I am sorry that you have made me recall this fact to you."
Florence began to cry softly.