"Excuse me," he said, "but I was told to deliver the rings to Mrs. Philip Montgomery."
"Yes, that's all right. Mrs. Montgomery is my aunt."
"I should like to see her," persisted Mark.
"Come, boy, you're too fresh. It'll be all the same if you hand the rings to me."
"I don't think so. Isn't Mrs. Montgomery at home?"
"Yes, but she has a severe headache and cannot see you at present."
"Then perhaps I had better call again."
"No you don't. I am a gentleman and won't permit you to insult me."
"What do you want to do?"
"To take the rings up to my aunt. If she likes them, or either of them, she will send you down a check."