Wilfred was recalled to his surroundings by hearing Aunt May say, casually:
“Every time we see Cousin Emily Gore she asks after you.”
So that was the milk in the cocoanut! “Kind of her,” said Wilfred.
“She has several times given you an opening to call; but you never would.”
“That was when I was working for her husband,” said Wilfred. “No sucking up to the boss’s wife for me, thanks.”
“Wilfred! What an expression!”
“But I’m on my own now; the case is altered.”
“And Cousin Emily says,” added Aunt Fanny, “that there’s such a shortage of dancing men in society, they’re at a premium!”
Aunt May looked annoyed. Fanny would say the word too much!
“Yes, so I’ve heard,” drawled Wilfred. “Low society is really more select.”