"Oh, you sad flatterer!" said Miss Angelica, appearing pleased at what she regarded as a compliment.
"Didn't he tell you where he was going?" asked Bert.
"No; I think he was called away by bad news."
"What sort of a looking man was he?" Bert inquired.
"You ask me that?" said Angelica, in surprise. "I thought you were a friend of his."
"I never saw him in my life."
"That's funny. Why then did ma introduce you as a friend of his?"
"She thought me so. I am interested in finding him, that is all."
"You are not a horrid detective, I hope? Has poor Mr. Harding committed a crime? Oh, tell me quick. You actually make me creep all over."
"I don't mean any harm, but his testimony is wanted in a law case. You haven't told me about his appearance yet."