"You'll be disappointed," he whispered huskily.
"Why?"
"It's a poor showing."
"Wasn't that to be expected?"
"In a way, yes, but...."
"Is it as bad as it might be?"
"Well, no, but...."
"Tell me about it, then." She had seated herself and was busy with the tea things which a maid had brought in. Good found it necessary to read words several times before he caught their meaning. It was difficult to keep his eyes upon the paper.
"Shall I give the inventory first?" he asked.
"Oh, don't bother with the details. I can read all that later. Just give a summary—and tell me what it all means."