"Is Mrs. Dillon in?" Penny inquired.
"Yes, but I'm not sure she'll see you," the maid answered shortly. "When I told her you were here the other day to see the picture, she didn't know anything about it."
"Did you tell her my name?"
"How could I when you wouldn't give it?"
Penny smiled. "Please tell Mrs. Dillon that Miss Nichols would like to speak with her. You might add that the matter is important."
"I'll tell her," the maid said reluctantly.
Penny waited several minutes, but when the servant came back she was more cordial. "Mrs. Dillon will see you in the drawing room."
The woman arose as Penny entered.
"I am very glad you came this afternoon," she said pleasantly. "I intended to telephone your father but now you may give him my message."
"I'll be glad to, Mrs. Dillon."