"Well, young man?" he observed cheerfully.
"There is some one wanting to see you in the library, Uncle Joseph," said Philip falteringly.
"Oh! Who?"
"A—a lady."
Uncle Joseph's brow darkened instantly.
"A lady?" he said icily. "Who let her in?"
"I did. At least, she came in."
"Well, we can appraise responsibility later. Meanwhile—"
Uncle Joseph, very stiff and erect, strode across the hall and into the library.