"The fact is I live alone," said Mrs Hamilton. "I am in need of a companion, young and nice-looking, like yourself. I wonder if you'd care for the job."
"I wonder if you'd care to have me."
"I entertain a good deal, mostly gentlemen; two gentlemen are coming to dinner to-night."
"But you don't expect me—?"
"Why not?"
"But my clothes."
"Is that all? I've some things that will suit you down to the ground."
"You're very kind," said Mavis, as the motor, having turned into Regent Street, whizzed past the Langham Hotel.
"You play and sing?" asked Mrs Hamilton.
"A little."