"Yes, dear," came the thrilling whisper of Miss Bonser.
"That's true."
"We are telling you this, Harry," said Miss Press, "because we think it is something you ought to know. You think so, don't you, dear?"
"I do, dear," said Miss Bonser.
"Cora is one of the best that ever stepped," said Miss Press. "She has a heart of gold, she is a girl in a thousand. It would be a black shame to spoil her life. You think that, don't you, dear?"
"Yes, dear," said Miss Bonser emotionally.
Mr. Harper was completely out of his depth. He didn't know in the least what they were talking about.
"Forgive us, Harry, for taking it upon ourselves in this way," said Miss Bonser, in a kind, quiet voice. "We are all for a bit of fun, but we can't stand by and see a good girl suffering in silence, can we, Gertie?"
"No, dear," said Gertie, with pathos.