“I was not there!”
“No, I gathered that at last. You will believe that I had no intention of annoying you or forcing myself on your notice. I wanted to see you, that was all, and so when I had made up my mind that you were not there, I went to the City Office where I saw you last.”
Her face flushed with anger.
“You have taken then to tracking me?” she said angrily.
“I am afraid it looks like it, but not to annoy you, only to satisfy my longing to see you. Just now you said I sounded humble. I wonder if you could guess how humble I feel.”
“I wonder,” she said sharply, “if you could guess how little I believe anything you say, Mr. Alston? I am sorry I spoke to you. It was a weakness I regret. Now I will say good-bye. You went to Slotman’s office, and I suppose discussed me with him?”
“I did not; he was not there. I was glad afterwards he was not. I don’t like the man.”
“It does not matter. In any event Mr. Slotman could not have helped you; he does not know where I am living.”
“Won’t you tell me?”
“Why should I, to be further annoyed by you?”